Dividend Declaration

BLACKROCK ENERGY AND RESOURCES INCOME TRUST PLC

(LEI:54930040ALEAVPMMDC31) ANNOUNCEMENT OF QUARTERLY INTERIM DIVIDEND

25 March 2026 The Board of BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc is pleased to announce that the first quarterly interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 30 November 2026 of 1.65 pence per ordinary share has been declared by the Directors, payable on 8 May 2026 to holders of ordinary shares on the register at the close of business on 7 April 2026 (ex-dividend date is 2 April 2026). The last date for receipt of mandate instructions for those shareholders who wish to join the Dividend Reinvestment Plan is 16 April 2026.

Enquiries: Graham Venables BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited Secretary Telephone: 0203 649 3432