London: The UK is facing a critical gas shortage, with reserves expected to last less than a week due to increased demand caused by severe cold weather. This warning was issued by Centrica, the parent company of British Gas. However, the government has assured that the country currently has sufficient gas to meet demand and is closely monitoring reserves.
A government spokesperson stated that all available measures would be taken to ensure gas supply if necessary, including purchasing additional gas from Europe. The UK has been experiencing an unusually cold spell over the past week, leading to increased heating usage to keep homes warm.
It is worth noting that the UK has limited gas storage capacity, and reliance on European imports could result in higher costs for consumers.
