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Think Tank Suggests Gas Price Reform to Lower UK Energy Bills

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 08:00 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 08:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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A UK-based think tank is advocating for a reform of gas pricing mechanisms in the country, suggesting that it could alleviate the burden of high energy bills for households. The core of the proposal involves decoupling gas prices from the broader energy market, preventing gas from dictating the overall cost of electricity. The think tank estimates that this change could save consumers up to £200 per year.

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Stopping gas dictating UK energy price could cut bills by £200, thinktank says Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Matthew Taylor 19 mar. 2026, 08:00 (1 day ago) Good

Stopping gas dictating UK energy price could cut bills by £200, thinktank says

Iran war has increased gas price, with effects on UK energy bills that could be avoided, Common Wealth saysHousehold energy bills could be reduced by up to £203 a year by stopping expensive fossil gas setting the price of energy in the UK, according to a report.Under the existing system, gas – the most expensive form of electricity production in the UK system – set the price of energy 85% of the time in 2024 in the UK, even though it generates only about a quarter of Britain’s electricity. Conti

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