Consumer price cap: Is the safety net fit for purpose? February 9, 2022 Ofgem remain committed to the price cap, but how much of a role has it played in the ensuing energy crisis?
Japan announces plans to divert LNG supplies to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions February 9, 2022 Japan will divert LNG cargoes to Europe in response to calls for supplies from the West amid continued tensions in Ukraine.
Ofgem boss accepts oversight failings of energy sector but defends consumer price cap February 8, 2022 Ofgem's chief executive has recognised regulation of the energy industry has to be "tougher" after market chaos this winter.
Ofgem boss to face grilling from MPs as price cap comes under fresh scrutiny February 8, 2022 MPs will put the consumer price cap under scrutiny in Westminister today after Ofgem’s decision to hike energy bills to nearly £2,000 per year.
Shell CEO dismisses calls for windfall tax to reduce household energy bills February 3, 2022 Shell's chief executive Ben van Beurden has pushed back against rising calls for a windfall levy to ease the burden on energy consumers.
Government plans £6bn loan scheme to protect households from soaring energy bills February 2, 2022 Downing Street will offer struggling energy companies access to billions of pounds in state-backed loans, according to The Times.
Treasury brings in super tax to prevent energy owners cashing out February 1, 2022 The Government has subtly introduced a new "super tax" to deter energy company owners from cashing out lucrative gas contracts.
The entrepreneurial spirit inspired by the pandemic will future-proof our economy January 28, 2022 It is considered almost universally true that “business hates uncertainty”. A lack of predictability stifles investment, scares off backers and gives business owners sleepless nights – but it also gives oxygen to creativity. During the worst of this crisis, while established businesses scrambled to minimise disruption, entrepreneurs went looking for opportunity. A new world emerged, [...]
Gas prices soar amid supply shortage fears as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate January 24, 2022 Analysts warned last night that escalating tensions over Russia's seemingly inevitable invasion of Ukraine would hit European gas supplies.
Oil: Market rally drums up hopes of $100 prices amid tightening supplies and international tensions January 20, 2022 Rebounding demand, tightening supplies and geopolitical tensions could power oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time in eight years.