The Chief Minister says the government must prepare for the winter when it comes to rising oil prices over the war in the Middle East.
Alf Cannan was responding to a question in the House of Keys this week from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper.
Mr Hooper wanted to know what contingency plans are in place to guard against price spikes.
The Chief Minister talked about the aims of the group of government officials who are meeting weekly to discuss the conflict:
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