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Opinium 2,000 UK adults 10–13 March 2026

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Homegrown energy
76%
Continue producing at home

find it convincing that the UK should continue producing oil and gas at home rather than relying more on imports.

UK production
74%
Produce as much as possible

say the UK should produce as much of its own oil and gas as possible rather than rely on imports.

Balanced mix
40%
Best approach to energy security

believe the best approach to UK energy security is investing in a balanced mix of renewables and UK oil and gas.

Windfall tax
59%
Higher taxes when prices are unusually high

think oil and gas companies should pay higher taxes when prices are unusually high.

Rules-based approach
67%
Clear, predictable certainty

say any windfall tax must be rules-based, providing clear, predictable certainty about how companies will be taxed.

Permanent mechanism
45%
Support the model

support a permanent, rules-based windfall mechanism.

Main message

Together, the findings show an electorate that wants energy security, stability, and a pragmatic plan.

  • Homegrown energy has strong backing
  • A balanced mix comes out ahead
  • Long-term rules matter

Supporting quote

People want renewables and UK oil and gas working side by side and they want decisions based on long-term rules, not short-term politics.

  • Homegrown energy
  • A balanced transition
  • Long-term rules

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OEUK polling
76%
find it convincing that the UK should continue producing oil and gas at home rather than relying more on imports.
Homegrown energy.
Methodology: Opinium survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted 10–13 March 2026.
Balanced mix
40%
believe the best approach to UK energy security is investing in a balanced mix of renewables and UK oil and gas.
A balanced mix.
Methodology: Opinium survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted 10–13 March 2026.
Long-term rules
67%
say any windfall tax must be rules-based, providing clear, predictable certainty about how companies will be taxed.
Clear long-term rules.
Methodology: Opinium survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted 10–13 March 2026.
Public support
45%
support a permanent, rules-based windfall mechanism.
Rules-based mechanism.
Methodology: Opinium survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted 10–13 March 2026.
Source: OEUK polling conducted by Opinium with a representative sample of 2,000 UK adults between 10 and 13 March 2026.