Only 7% said they agreed with the statement that “Scotland should stop producing all oil and gas as soon as possible” while 4% said the country should stop producing its own oil and gas as soon as possible.
“Labour’s current stance on oil and gas risks further dividing the party from the overwhelming majority of Scottish voters, who continue to see the sector as absolutely vital to the country’s economic and energy future.
“It should be clear to all parties that future decisions on energy policy must align with public sentiment, recognising that oil and gas remains the backbone of Scotland’s energy security, economic prosperity, and thousands of skilled jobs.
More than two-fifths (42%) of survey respondents said they agreed that Scotland should keep producing its own oil and gas while growing renewable energy.
He said: “These poll results are a stark reminder to political leaders that public opinion on oil and gas is nowhere near as polarised as has been portrayed.
