the government insists there is no question of the lights going out this winter, but as energy prices soar, some are worried. my bills are already at breaking point, and then going into the winter, i ve got a daughter and, obviously, myself, and it s a worry, it s a real big worry. the only way to sort of. you know, we are going to have to heat the house, because we can t be cold, so we are going to have to basically cut back on food. and food supply issues will be be on the agenda when the government meets with the food and drink federation later today. the huge spike in energy prices means co2 gas suppliers have shut down production. the soft drinks association now says they only have a few days supply of carbon dioxide left. and meat producers have warned of price rises within the week, if slaughterhouses can t get enough access to c02. high demand for gas as the global
you know, we are going to have to heat the house, because we can t be cold, so we are going to have to basically cut back on food. and food supply issues will be be on the agenda when the government meets with the food and drink federation later today. the huge spike in energy prices means co2 gas suppliers have shut down production. the soft drinks association now says they only have a few days supply of carbon dioxide left. and meat producers have warned of price rises within the week, if slaughterhouses can t get enough access to co2. high demand for gas as the global economy picks up, coupled with a reduced supply, are behind a surge in wholesale gas prices. but after an emergency meeting with energy firms, the government, alongside the industry regulator ofgem, reiterated last night there would be no question of removing the cap that stops suppliers passing on those wholesale price rises to consumers. it protects and has protected millions of customers from sudden