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by Thomas McGlynn 29 January 2026
Get the latest UK gas and electricity wholesale prices. Updated daily with power market insights, price trends, and tips to help your business stay ahead.
Weekly energy market recap: gas at 76.64 p/therm, up 18%; power at £77.66/MWh, up 10.5%. Illustration of a man and laptop.
by Thomas McGlynn 18 January 2026
UK Energy Market Update 12–16 Jan 2026: gas prices jumped ~17% and power rose ~10% amid weather-driven volatility. Weekly price action, analysis and renewal insights
Energy market recap graphic. Man with laptop, gas price 71.47 p/therm, power price £81.20/MWh, both for January 5-9, 2026.
by Thomas McGlynn 12 January 2026
Peak cold week with extreme demand. Spot volatility to £117.95. Forwards repriced lower as forecasts warm. Feb-26: 71.47p gas, £81.20 power. Q2 spring: 11% cheaper.
Presentation slide: Year in Review. Charts show falling market trends from January to June. Text describes performance.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 January 2026
2025 UK energy year in review: Gas fell 35% from January peak. Peace talks, new levies, supplier failures — the complete breakdown and what it means for 2026.
Monthly energy market recap, December 2025: Gas at 74.75 p/therm (-4.3%), Power at £81.50/MWh (-12.8%). Man with laptop.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 January 2026
December 2025 UK energy review: Gas crashed to 65.42p mid-month before cold and Troll outage pushed close to 74.75p. Week-by-week breakdown and renewal guidance.
Weekly energy market recap showing gas and power prices, December 22nd to January 2nd, with a person pointing to a screen.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 January 2026
Cold spike, Troll outage, then milder repricing. Jan-26 gas 75.35p, power £81.50. Holiday panic eased as supply proved abundant. Renewal guidance inside.
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A woman is pointing at a lightning bolt on a purple background.
by Thomas McGlynn 29 January 2026
Get the latest UK gas and electricity wholesale prices. Updated daily with power market insights, price trends, and tips to help your business stay ahead.
Weekly energy market recap: gas at 76.64 p/therm, up 18%; power at £77.66/MWh, up 10.5%. Illustration of a man and laptop.
by Thomas McGlynn 18 January 2026
UK Energy Market Update 12–16 Jan 2026: gas prices jumped ~17% and power rose ~10% amid weather-driven volatility. Weekly price action, analysis and renewal insights
Energy market recap graphic. Man with laptop, gas price 71.47 p/therm, power price £81.20/MWh, both for January 5-9, 2026.
by Thomas McGlynn 12 January 2026
Peak cold week with extreme demand. Spot volatility to £117.95. Forwards repriced lower as forecasts warm. Feb-26: 71.47p gas, £81.20 power. Q2 spring: 11% cheaper.
Presentation slide: Year in Review. Charts show falling market trends from January to June. Text describes performance.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 January 2026
2025 UK energy year in review: Gas fell 35% from January peak. Peace talks, new levies, supplier failures — the complete breakdown and what it means for 2026.
Weekly energy market recap showing gas and power prices, December 22nd to January 2nd, with a person pointing to a screen.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 January 2026
Cold spike, Troll outage, then milder repricing. Jan-26 gas 75.35p, power £81.50. Holiday panic eased as supply proved abundant. Renewal guidance inside.
Quarterly Energy Market Review Q4 2025 graphic with person pointing to a calendar marked
by Thomas McGlynn 31 December 2025
Q4 2025 UK energy review: Gas fell 9% on peace talks, then rebounded on cold weather. Nuclear RAB Levy launched, Tomato Energy collapsed. Full breakdown inside.
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A woman is pointing at a lightning bolt on a purple background.
by Thomas McGlynn 29 January 2026
Get the latest UK gas and electricity wholesale prices. Updated daily with power market insights, price trends, and tips to help your business stay ahead.
Presentation slide: Year in Review. Charts show falling market trends from January to June. Text describes performance.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 January 2026
2025 UK energy year in review: Gas fell 35% from January peak. Peace talks, new levies, supplier failures — the complete breakdown and what it means for 2026.
Monthly energy market recap, December 2025: Gas at 74.75 p/therm (-4.3%), Power at £81.50/MWh (-12.8%). Man with laptop.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 January 2026
December 2025 UK energy review: Gas crashed to 65.42p mid-month before cold and Troll outage pushed close to 74.75p. Week-by-week breakdown and renewal guidance.
Quarterly Energy Market Review Q4 2025 graphic with person pointing to a calendar marked
by Thomas McGlynn 31 December 2025
Q4 2025 UK energy review: Gas fell 9% on peace talks, then rebounded on cold weather. Nuclear RAB Levy launched, Tomato Energy collapsed. Full breakdown inside.
Monthly energy market recap for November 2025. Graphic shows gas and power prices with a man pointing to a laptop.
by Thomas McGlynn 1 December 2025
Cal-26 down 7% as peace talks ease geopolitical risk. Cold demand structural mid-month. Gas 71.53p, power 72.55£. Get renewal guidance for December's year-end panic.
Monthly energy market recap, October 2025: Gas 78.60p/therm (-2.08%), power £75.62/MWh (-1.45%). Man with laptop.
by Thomas McGlynn 5 November 2025
Review the UK energy market in Oct 2025: Gas averaged 78.60p/th and power 75.62 £/MWh. See forward outlook, contract advice, and tailored renewal tips.
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TotalEnergies ad: worried man looking at a high energy bill; red and orange background.
by Thomas McGlynn 11 December 2025
Total Energies Out of Contract Rates. See what the current Standard Variable Tariff is with Total Energies.
SSE energy company graphic: Man stressed over a bill, orange backdrop, text about out-of-contract rates, November 2025 update.
by Thomas McGlynn 10 December 2025
Avoid high out-of-contract rates with SSE. See the latest Variable Business Rates and learn how to secure better deals in our blog.
Announcement about Drax's out-of-contract rates, November 2025. A concerned person looks at a bill.
by Thomas McGlynn 24 November 2025
Paying Drax’s out-of-contract rates? Discover what they cost, why they’re risky, and how to get a tailored fixed quote with Wattson in under 2 minutes.
A poster for dyce energy out of contract rates - june 2024 update
by Thomas McGlynn 24 November 2025
Find Out what Dyce Energy will Charge You When Your Contract Comes to an End. Out of Contract Rates
E.on Next ad about expiring energy contracts. A person looks worried at a bill, with arrows pointing up.
by Thomas McGlynn 21 November 2025
Learn about E.ON Next’s out-of-contract rates effective from October 2025 and how to avoid higher costs with a fixed-term deal.
An ad for crown gas and power shows a man talking on a phone
by Thomas McGlynn 20 November 2025
Crown Gas & Power Out of Contract Rates. See what you will be charged should you go Out of Contract with Crown.
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Ofgem appointed British Gas for Tomato Energy customers. Man reading newspaper, teal background.
by Thomas McGlynn 14 November 2025
Tomato Energy customers transferred to British Gas on expensive deemed rates. Learn why you're overpaying and how to switch to better fixed contracts today.
An illustration about Tomato Energy ceasing trading in November 2025. A man reads a newspaper, and a company logo is visible.
by Thomas McGlynn 6 November 2025
Tomato Energy has ceased trading. Discover why it failed, what it means for customers, and critical lessons about choosing stable energy suppliers.
News headline: Tomato Energy  administration after Ofgem confirms £1.5m penalty. Man reads newspaper. Teal background.
by Thomas McGlynn 15 October 2025
Tomato Energy faces administration after Ofgem’s £1.5m penalty for liquidity failings. Here’s what it means for affected business customers.
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by Thomas McGlynn 3 October 2025
Are cowboy brokers adding up to 2.5p/kWh in hidden uplifts? Learn how to spot unfair business energy contracts and protect your business.
An advertisement for a Smart Energy Company. Headline: Tomato Energy ordered to pay £1.5 - What this means for businesses. Man reading newspaper.
by Thomas McGlynn 1 October 2025
Ofgem fines Tomato Energy £1.5m for customer failings. With £3m debts and licence at risk, here’s what businesses need to know and how to prepare.
Sse protect vs choice : which energy contract works best for you ?
by Thomas McGlynn 29 July 2025
Compare SSE Protect and Choice contracts. Learn the key differences, risks, and which one offers better value for your business energy needs.
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Graphic: Man gesturing to text about the Autumn Budget 2025 and its impact on business energy costs.
by Thomas McGlynn 26 November 2025
Autumn Budget 2025 explained for businesses. Household levies cut, wholesale prices down 20%, but Nuclear RAB Levy and TNUoS increases still coming.
Promotional graphic: Ukraine peace talks in November 2025. Man gestures, text:
by Thomas McGlynn 25 November 2025
Ukraine peace talks create energy market uncertainty. Smart Energy Company analyses whether UK businesses should renew contracts now or wait for developments.
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by Thomas McGlynn 25 November 2025
Government announces Ofgem as energy broker regulator from 2026. Smart Energy Company explains how regulation will eliminate cowboy brokers and benefit UK businesses
Ofgem appointed British Gas for Tomato Energy customers. Man reading newspaper, teal background.
by Thomas McGlynn 14 November 2025
Tomato Energy customers transferred to British Gas on expensive deemed rates. Learn why you're overpaying and how to switch to better fixed contracts today.
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by Thomas McGlynn 12 November 2025
Suppliers are handling the Nuclear RAB Levy differently. Here's what's actually happening, questions to ask, and how to compare quotes properly.
An illustration about Tomato Energy ceasing trading in November 2025. A man reads a newspaper, and a company logo is visible.
by Thomas McGlynn 6 November 2025
Tomato Energy has ceased trading. Discover why it failed, what it means for customers, and critical lessons about choosing stable energy suppliers.
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