Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
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"The risks to gas prices are definitely tilted towards the upside."
— Hamad Hussain , Academic
"A fresh increase in wholesale prices would increase pressure on our January price cap forecast."
— Dr Craig Lowrey , Academic
"Energy security is national security."
— Chris O'Shea , Executive
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Chief European economist at Oxford Economics.
Boss of British Gas owner Centrica.
Principal consultant at Cornwall Insight.
Senior climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics.
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Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
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