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Tim Jarvis

Tim Jarvis

environmental scientist, explorer, film-maker and author

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  • May 27

    UK energy price cap to jump 13% in July as Middle East conflict drives wholesale gas costs higher

    British households will see their energy bills rise by an average of £221 a year from July after regulator Ofgem lifted the price cap by 13%, citing soaring wholesale gas prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East.

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