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Ofgem proposes licence changes letting National Gas Transmission recover import costs

UK regulator Ofgem has proposed amendments that would allow National Gas Transmission to recover costs tied to gas import capability arrangements.

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what happened

Reuters reported that Britain's energy regulator Ofgem has proposed modifications to the licence of National Gas Transmission. If the changes are agreed, the company would be able to recover costs linked to arrangements that secure gas import capacity for Great Britain.

why it matters

The item concerns the regulatory framework for Britain's gas infrastructure. It has no direct effect on gas prices, but decisions on cost recovery shape transportation charges and the investment plans of network operators.

market impact

UK gas: the rule change affects network operator costs, with limited direct effect on the market

tags

instruments

UK gasNational Gas Transmission

sources

  1. OFGEM Proposed Modifications To National Gas Transmission's Licence — Reuters, 22 October 2026 at 06:39 UTC

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