Kieran Lowe
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the Budget equivalent of Loreen is the sugar tax - quite effective and so far cropping up twice
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
the Budget equivalent of Loreen is the sugar tax - quite effective and so far cropping up twice
the Budget equivalent of Loreen is the sugar tax - quite effective and so far cropping up twice
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
the Budget equivalent of Loreen is the sugar tax - quite effective and so far cropping up twice
Reposted by Kieran Lowe
Why has the price ratio jumped? Gas prices have fallen by around 6% driven by lower wholesale costs. At the same time, electricity costs have risen, driven mainly by adding the cost of new nuclear to bills, plus some other increases.
We have some @nestauk.bsky.social analysis here:
We have some @nestauk.bsky.social analysis here:
Price gap between gas and electricity hits highest level since energy crisis of 2022
Sharp increases in electricity costs are set to push the electricity-to-gas price ratio to its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis, according to new analysis from the innovation foundation Nest...
www.nesta.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Why has the price ratio jumped? Gas prices have fallen by around 6% driven by lower wholesale costs. At the same time, electricity costs have risen, driven mainly by adding the cost of new nuclear to bills, plus some other increases.
We have some @nestauk.bsky.social analysis here:
We have some @nestauk.bsky.social analysis here:
a static price cap wouldn't be possible primarily because wholesale gas and electricity costs are international and fluctuate. It's valid to argue that Ofgem allows too much headroom for investment, profit, etc. but a limit like you mean would effectively be an unaffordable regular mass gov subsidy
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
a static price cap wouldn't be possible primarily because wholesale gas and electricity costs are international and fluctuate. It's valid to argue that Ofgem allows too much headroom for investment, profit, etc. but a limit like you mean would effectively be an unaffordable regular mass gov subsidy