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Why is UK electricity so dear?
The UK's electricity costs are significantly higher than in France due to a combination of factors, including wholesale energy prices, network costs, and environmental levies. Unlike France, which has a large state-owned nuclear fleet, the UK's energy market is more exposed to global gas price fluctuations, impacting industrial users like breweries.
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