Gas prices shot up as freeze drives demand
Gas bills are likely to shot up as the price of wholesale gas has more than doubled due to the cold snap the UK has been experiencing for the past few days, a news report can suggest.
Wholesale gas prices in the UK more than doubled on Wednesday to their highest level in at least 10 years, as freezing temperatures across Britain drove a spike in demand and raised fears of a supply shortage.
Within-day prices rose 108% to 160p per therm, after hitting am earlier peak of 190p per therm. Day ahead prices were up 6p at 95p.
It comes as the severe cold snap continues and is forecast to worsen in some parts of the country.
National Grid data on Wednesday showed demand for gas was 28% above the seasonal norm. A National Grid spokesperson said: “Due to the cold weather some supplies have tripped but we’re also seeing some come back. We are in communication with terminal operators and closely monitoring the situation. Market prices are high, reflecting the supply and demand position.”
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