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Why are the UK's energy costs so high? From failing to take advantage of cheap power to net zero, why bills have rocketed 147% since 2010

Daily Mail Money · 23 September 2026 at 07:21

Why are the UK's energy costs so high? From failing to take advantage of cheap power to net zero, why bills have rocketed 147% since 2010

This is Money examines why UK energy bills are so high compared to other countries, and what measures could help bring bills down for households.

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Why are the UK's energy costs so high? From failing to take advantage of cheap power to net zero, why bills have rocketed 147% since 2010

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