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Why is UK storage so low?
The UK has significantly less gas storage capacity than many other European nations, partly because it used to rely more on North Sea gas. The closure of the Rough storage facility in 2017 also reduced capacity. This makes Britain more vulnerable to supply shocks and price spikes, especially in winter.
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