Power prices to remain elevated until late 2030s, report warns

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Power prices to remain elevated until late 2030s, report warns

Latest long-term power forecast from Cornwall Insight warns rising power demand, increasing exports, and continued reliance on gas will mean prices are likely to remain high for years to come

Power prices in Great Britain will not shift below 2022 levels until the late 2030, a new report from Cornwall Insight has warned. In its latest GB Power Market Outlook to 2030 report the influential...

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