UK's electricity bill hits the stratosphere, everyone loses their minds

A Times newspaper article about Britain's electricity crisis, featuring a line graph comparing UK energy prices to other regions from 2003-2023. The UK (pink line) dramatically spikes to nearly 27 cents per kilowatt by 2023, far exceeding the EU, China, US, and Middle East comparisons. The article discusses industrial concerns about high electricity costs being a 'national act of self-harm.' Extracted text: THE TIMES Britain's industry 'on cliff edge' over cost of electricity Head of the Society of Chemical Industry says high prices are a 'national act of self-harm' and calls for an independent review of net-zero strategy Evolution of UK energy prices Electricity prices* normalised to $ 30 Cents per kilowatt EU — China — US — Middle East — UK 25 20 15 10 5 0 2003 2007 2011 2015 2019 2023 *excluding taxes Graphic by The Times and The Sunday Times. Source: SCI