Gas shortage highlights challenge for government

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Growth of the global LNG market has obliterated the business case for national gas storage, leaving the UK vulnerable to price shocks and supply shortages, argues ECIU's Jonathan Marshall

The events of last week will likely be referred to for years. Warnings that 'the gas is running out' has ignited a fire under groups calling for greater energy efficiency, beneath the fracking lobby and...

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