Original title: UK natural gas prices rise 37% in a day: a record high, a number of industries stop production source: CCTV news client
British natural gas prices rose 37% (to 400p / Sam) on October 6, local time, setting an all-time high for wholesale natural gas prices.
Industry insiders point out that high demand for natural gas and reduced supply are the reasons for the surge in wholesale prices. Industry insiders call on the government to help companies and industries keep running.
The UK's energy-intensive user group, which represents steel, chemical and fertiliser companies, said soaring costs had halted steel production "at peak demand".
Over the past few weeks, high wholesale natural gas prices have led to the closure of a number of UK energy companies and a number of industries.
(natural gas prices in the UK have soared to record highs and several industries have stopped production.)