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UKERC: Gas Prices to Add £169 to Electricity Bills

1/28/2026

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  • A UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) analysis shows wholesale gas prices drive two-thirds of UK electricity bill increases from 2021 to 2025, adding £169 to typical bills.
  • Prices have stabilized, but the government faces pressure over high costs and net-zero claims.
  • UKERC advocates a new contract for older renewable energy sources to stabilize pricing.
  • It warns vulnerable gas-network customers could face high costs and calls for debate on gas infrastructure.