Business Daily - Why gas still rules power prices
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The price of natural gas has shot up around the world after the war began in Iran, but how is the gas price linked to electricity in some countries more so than others?
We’ll be looking at how gas still sets the power prices so often. We’ll also look at Ethiopia, to see if hydropower could be a solution for other places who want renewables to bring down the cost of bills.
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Presented and produced by Rick Kelsey
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(Picture: Gas flare at petroleum and natural gas offshore power plant. Credit: Getty Images)
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2026.
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