Fears over price of gas and electricity

Energy watchdog Ofgem said drastic action was needed to secure power supplies if electricity and gas were not to become unaffordable for many households.

It predicted average household bills could jump as much as 25 per cent – to nearly 2,000 – unless action were taken and failure to reform the energy system could mean power shortages after 2015.

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