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Electricity bills to be subsidised as crude oil nears $100

Electricity bills to be subsidised as crude oil nears $100
BBC Business Thursday 23 July 2026, 13:24 UTC 1 min read
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The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity (AEL) £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.

The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity (AEL) £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
The States of Guernsey (LOCATION) Alderney Electricity (ORG) AEL (ORG)
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