Energy boss says prices might rise this winter - BBC News

Governments may need to give energy bill help this winter, says the head of the International Energy Agency.

6 hours agocommentsCommentsShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsRussia-Ukraine warImage source, Getty ImagesBy Tom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsEnergy prices could spike this winter forcing governments to step in and subsidise bills again, the head of the International Energy Agency has said.

If the Chinese economy strengthens quickly and there is a harsh winter, gas prices could rise, putting pressure on consumers, Fatih Birol said.

He added that governments should push for energy-saving and boost renewables.

However, a UK government spokesperson said annual energy bills are set to fall by an average £430 this month.

Gas prices soared after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, driving up energy bills around the world.

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