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UK moves to weaken electricity price link to world gas amid Middle East war

The British government unveiled steps to reduce the influence of global gas prices on UK electricity costs after the Middle East crisis pushed up energy bills.

Published Apr 21, 2026, 8:09 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Britain's government on Tuesday announced measures intended to weaken the connection between world market gas prices and the cost of UK electricity. The action responds to rising energy bills as the Middle East crisis pushes up global gas prices.