Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross spoke out on the issue ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.
Tories have claimed “reckless plans” from both Labour and the SNP on oil and gas development mean the “entire economy” in the north-east of Scotland is “on the line” in the General Election.
However, the Scottish Government’s new energy strategy will not now be published before the General Election on July 4. Mr Ross, however, insisted it would be “economic and environmental lunacy to turn away from oil and gas”. Mr Ross added: “Everyone wants a just transition to net zero, but currently there are not enough renewables on stream to meet our energy needs. That’s why we will continue to need oil and gas for decades to come.
He said: “The Tories have caused economic turmoil for millions of Scots and ripped up their climate pledges.
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