UK steel mills face worst power cost gap versus Europe in three years
British steelmakers pay nearly £30 per megawatt hour more than French rivals, the highest premium in three years, as global gas prices surge.
SOURCE: The Guardian ↗
What This Means
Higher power prices have widened the cost gap between UK and EU steel producers, eroding the competitiveness of domestic mills. This pressure on margins and output capacity affects UK industrial supply chains and the viability of domestic steel investment, with knock-on effects for construction, automotive, and manufacturing demand.
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- The GuardianOct 19, 2026Read the original report at The Guardian ↗
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