The recent trouble affecting supplies from Russia will probably affect the unit cost of energy in the UK in the coming weeks, this may be sustained as economic decline continues.
Utility Watch are advising businesses who are currently supplied on non contract rates ie. Not fixed pricing, should take a longer term view on supplies and consider moving over to contract pricing.
British Gas are currently reviewing pricing with a view to lifting them as wholesale gas has risen by around 26% over the last three days.