An energy boss has said price rises may be "inescapable" if the war in the Middle East drags on, as the Government insisted there is no need to ration fuel.Housing Minister Steve Reed said there is a contingency plan ready, but urged people to "buy their fuel just like they always would".

An energy boss has said price rises may be "inescapable" if the war in the Middle East drags on, as the Government insisted there is no need to ration fuel.Housing Minister Steve Reed said there is a contingency plan ready, but urged people to "buy their fuel just like they always would".