Expensive gas accounts for nearly 90% of UK electricity bill rise

A new analysis attributes the bulk of recent increases in British household electricity costs to surging wholesale gas prices rather than other factors like renewable energy investments or grid infrastructure.

First covered Oct 21, 2026 · 4:37 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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21d Carbon Brief Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills — A surge in wholesale costs driven by expensive gas is responsible for nearly 90% of the rise in UK household… The post Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-21 (#12)

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