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UK households remain exposed to volatile fossil fuel markets as the government keeps the windfall tax in place. Ministers say expanding North Sea drilling would not reduce energy bills, as oil and gas prices are set on international markets. The Conservatives want to scrap the windfall tax and approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.
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