The UK is facing a "significant risk" of gas shortages over the winter, energy regulator Ofgem has warned.
Ofgem made the claim in a letter revealed by The Times. The letter said there was a chance of a "gas supply emergency" because of the Russian war on Ukraine. This war has already affected gas prices across Europe, and has led to energy prices rising.
A "gas supply emergency" is when energy firms cannot supply enough of the resource to meet demand. It may mean businesses are asked to stop using gas for limited periods, in order to safeguard gas supplies to consumers.
