Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, seems to have been scratching at the proverbial box of colourful dragons, pissing against the wind, and shaking the oil can in the North Sea. Mind you, he's not pulling up crude oil, but an onslaught of criticism. The North Sea oil workers and climate activists are less than thrilled at Sunak's' seemingly blind enthusiasm for milking the Earth's liquid gold. All was well in the Sunak Empire until the North Sea oil exploration decision made him a subject of scorn. The environmentalists armed with placards and pie charts, along with a sprinkle of witty wordplay and puns, are certainly giving him a rough time. But it seems Sunak, a dragon lover, had expected rebuking flames and not the damp squib of disapproving murmurs. Sunak's decision to proceed with drilling off the coast of Shetland triggered widespread criticisms. Environmentalists unilaterally called it a disaster, stating that it was a clear indication of the UK's lackadaisical approach to the acclaimed 'green revolution.' It appears our dear chancellor dropped the 'green' and went straight for the 'revolution.' Meanwhile, oil professionals, surprisingly relieved from being the common enemy, seem to be equally sceptical. Let's face it, who would have thought drilling for oil in an already tumultuous sea would be a cause for concern? Oh, just about everyone as it turns out! North Sea operators, still wallowing in the recent COVID-19-induced oil price crash (an event Sunak seems to have conveniently forgotten), are not very excited about adding another shiny oil rig to their struggling operations. As one anonymous North Sea oil worker stated in sheer exasperation; "We can't even drill our way out of a paper bag at the moment, let alone the North Sea." Mr. Sunak may well be bemoaning 'I thought you lot loved it when I threw some money around!' But oh dear, Rishi, this is as tactful as stealing an old lady's sweets, then handing her toothpaste saying 'you can thank me later.' It appears our Chancellor has overlooked a simple fact: one does not simply pump more oil without ruffling someone's feathers. Whether it's the 'Green Brigade' brandishing a cease-and-desist order or the oil workers pointing out pragmatic flaws, Sunak seems to be rowing a boat with no oars. In short, Rishi Sunak's latest endeavour to 'shake the oil can' has shook a hornet's nest, leaving many to wonder whether the UK Government has any idea about what it's doing, who it's riling, or where it's going. But hey, at least they're exploring, and isn't that what counts? That, and the opinions of a few million disgruntled citizens, presumably. But let's see what happens next in this fascinating voyage of Captain Sunak and his drill-happy crew. Will they strike oil or an iceberg? Place your bets and grab your popcorn, the saga of the North Sea Oil fiasco continues.