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Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists

Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists
BBC Business Thursday 12 November 2026, 06:15 UTC 1 min read
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Gas bills will increase by about 5% from 1 December, Island Energy announces.

Gas bills will increase by about 5% from 1 December, Island Energy announces.
Middle East (LOCATION) Island Energy (ORG)
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