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Why are energy prices so high?
Global factors heavily influence UK energy prices. International demand, supply chain issues, and geopolitical events can all push up the wholesale cost of gas and electricity. As the UK imports a significant amount of its energy, these global price changes directly impact what we pay at home.
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