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Gas could be diverted from factories to heat homes and hospitals if there is a severe shortage this winter, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
Government officials and energy industry bosses are examining the contingency plans as gas prices soar.
Britain relies on constant supplies of gas and has only enough storage capacity to meet demand for four or five winter days.
Factories have been asked for their energy usage and contact details by suppliers and officials in case an emergency ‘gas balancing’ notification is issued.
Such an alert, formerly called a gas deficit warning, has not been issued since the ‘Beast from the East’ swept freezing conditions across Britain in 2018.
Government officials and energy industry bosses are examining the contingency plans as gas prices soar
It is understood the Department for Business, Energy and
