Need To Know News 22-08-31 Original post Cached copy UK: Energy Prices to Soar by 80% While Energy Producers Set to Rake in $198B in Profits Need To Know News - 2022-08-31 - Original post - Cached copy Britain relies heavily on natural gas while 30 energy retailers have gone out of business. Meanwhile, UK gas producers and electricity generators are forecast to make up to $198 billion in excess profits over the next two years.