{"id":7888,"date":"2026-03-31T16:39:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/?p=7888"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:15:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:15:50","slug":"uk-energy-prices-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/insights\/uk-energy-prices-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s happening with UK energy prices &#8211; and what it means for businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-body-l\">Energy prices have once again moved into the spotlight, following a sharp rise in wholesale gas costs. Recent increases have been driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including disruption to key global shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz &#8211; a critical corridor for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-body-l\">Events like this shows how quickly global developments can impact UK energy markets \u2013 and the ripple effect that then has on homes and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-body-l\"><strong>Good Energy CEO Nigel Pocklington explains what this latest volatility could mean for businesses, and the support available to our customers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Market update 2026\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kB_GMP1wC6A?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"supporting-our-customers-through-uncertainty\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-typestyle-h3\">Supporting our customers through uncertainty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognise this is an uncertain time for many organisations. 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Wind and solar power do not rely on imported fuels and provide greater cost stability once operational. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is--inner-block\">As domestic renewable capacity grows &#8211; alongside storage, smarter grids and electrification &#8211; our reliance on volatile global markets will reduce, strengthening the UK\u2019s long-term energy security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Energy sources power from over 3,300 independent renewable generators across the UK. We strive to match generation with our customers&#8217; usage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/insights\/why-transparency-matters-in-renewable-power\/\">every hour of the day<\/a> &#8211; helping to build a more transparent, resilient and secure energy system that&#8217;s fit for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also support businesses across Britain to take hold of their own energy security, by installing commercial solar panels. Please do reach out for a bespoke quote showing your business&#8217; savings and return on investment. \\<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is--inner-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodenergy.co.uk\/business\/commercial-solar-panels-for-businesses\/\">Explore commercial solar solutions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-xl\"><strong>Want clear insights into a complex energy market?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-body-xl\">Sign up to our monthly Energy Briefing straight from our in-house trading team. <\/p>\n\n\n<script data-cfasync=\"false\">\nvar 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