UK Businesses Face Soaring Energy Costs Amid Global Market Turmoil

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UK businesses are bracing for significant increases in energy costs, with projections suggesting 10-30% hikes for electricity and 25-80% for gas. The crisis has sparked calls for a long-term strategy to address the issue.

The current situation highlights the urgent need for a long-term strategy to address energy costs. The CBI and EnergyUK have argued that a reset is necessary to cut energy costs for businesses, citing the thesis that high energy costs are holding back the UK economy. While the debate may be delayed by the current crisis, it is unlikely to go away, especially as other countries are adopting more strategic energy policies.