Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices

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What happened

Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:43:14 UTC.

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