Wholesale energy prices surged sharply this morning as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East. Gas prices jumped significantly, day-ahead contracts rose 16% to 156.50p/th, April 2026 gas climbed 17% to 158.70p/th, and summer 2026 gas surged 21% to 149.25p/th. Compared with roughly a month ago, wholesale...
Energy Prices Climb as Iran Conflict Spurs Supply Fears Global oil and gas markets have seen sharp price increases over the past few days as escalating conflict involving Iran raises concern over energy supplies. Wholesale crude prices jumped in response to attacks that have disrupted Middle Eastern...
Wholesale Energy Prices Rise Amid Global Uncertainty Wholesale gas and electricity prices have moved higher as markets respond to a combination of winter demand, weather-related supply pressures and growing global uncertainty. Colder conditions have increased heating demand, tightening gas supply and pushing prices upward. As gas continues...
Wholesale Energy Prices Rise as January 2026 Gets Underway Wholesale gas and electricity prices have begun to rise as we move into January 2026 ( approximately 15% ) following a period where market rates were relatively low and stable. Increased winter demand, colder weather forecasts and...
“I know you may be preoccupied buying Christmas presents… but as energy prices are low, it’s probably an idea to buy your energy now.” As businesses across the UK gear up for the busy festive season, something significant is happening behind the scenes in the energy...
Why Cheap Energy Deals Can Cost You More: Lessons from Tomato Energy By Energy Smart Consultancy Ltd When Tomato Energy collapsed in 2025, thousands of customers were left dealing with confusion, transfers, and in many cases, higher tariffs than the “cheap deal” they originally signed up for. It’s...
Why Consolidating Your MOP and DC/DA Contracts With One Supplier Transforms Business Energy Management In this blog, we break down what MOP and DC/DA contracts are, why they matter, and how consolidating them with a single supplier unlocks better data, clearer insights, and smoother portfolio management,...
UK Business Energy Standing Charges Set to Rise Sharply from April 2026 Businesses across the UK are being urged to prepare for a major rise in energy standing charges from April 2026, as the costs of maintaining and upgrading the national electricity grid increase dramatically. Forecasts show...
Is Your “Fixed” Energy Contract Really Fixed? That's a great question!! Over the past year, we’ve seen a wave of changes in the energy market, new taxes, new levies, and new ways suppliers are structuring their contracts. Most recently, charges like the RAB (Regulated Asset Base) and...
Understanding the Nuclear RAB Levy & What It Means for Your Business At Energy Smart, we’re committed to helping your business navigate the evolving energy landscape. One important change for the UK energy sector is the introduction of the Nuclear Regulated Asset Base (RAB) Levy —...