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Ros Atkins on... the UK's rising energy bills

Energy regulator Ofgem has told the BBC the cost of protecting customers from failing energy providers could lead to higher bills.

Ros Atkins asks where the pressure began on the UK's energy industry.

Produced by Jack Kilbride

21 September 2021

Oil & Gas industry

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