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Extreme gas costs force three UK process plants to suspend production

Ineos has suspended operations at three Hull chemical plants after UK gas costs made production uneconomic, providing a sharp warning for energy-intensive food factories and their supply chains.

22 September 2026 · Energy Utilities Sustainability
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Food manufacturers face continued industrial energy pressure after Autumn Budget

The Food and Drink Federation responded to the 28 October Budget, warning that its measures did not sufficiently relieve the industrial energy-cost disadvantage faced…

28 October 2026 · Energy Utilities Sustainability
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