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Written question asked by Bill Esterson (Labour) on Monday, 19 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Electricity and Natural Gas: Prices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he plans to decouple electricity and gas prices.

Answer

As part of the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) programme, the Government is considering a range of potential options to shield consumers from the

impacts of potential future commodity price spikes and to ensure they benefit from lower cost renewables.

The CfD scheme already insulates consumers against electricity price spikes. Over time this scheme will significantly reduce dependence on fossil fuelled power generation, lowering consumer exposure to gas prices.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
190081
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Electricity Natural gas Prices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk