Gas still drives UK electricity prices despite renewables growth

Chart showing gas as the largest driver of UK electricity bill increases between 2021 and 2025

UK electricity prices continue to be strongly influenced by gas because gas-fired power plants still set the marginal price during most hours of the day. Although renewable generation has expanded rapidly, the structure of the UK power market means wholesale gas prices continue to determine electricity costs across much of the system. As a result, fluctuations in gas markets remain […]

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