Will it bring down your energy bills?
The UK government's approval of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea prompts questions over whether it will lower consumer and business energy bills. BBC Verify examines the direct financial impacts of the new production.
Why it matters
Household energy costs remain a critical economic concern for the public, linking government energy policies directly to cost-of-living pressures.
Will Jackdaw cut your energy bills? Close The UK government has approved production from the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
Ministers said the first gas could be produced by the end of this month, helping heat millions of homes, and also announced the creation of a new energy wealth fund.
BBC Verify correspondent Ben Chu looks at whether the approval of Jackdaw will mean lower bills for households and businesses.
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