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Global gas price rises cost an extra £1m in February

Ashford reveals hit due to global volatility

Rising gas prices cost the Isle of Man an extra one million pounds in February.

That's been confirmed by the treasury minister who says it's more than was forecast.

David Ashford was discussing the issue in the House of Keys yesterday as part of an urgent question on energy prices.

He revealed the global volatility is being reflected in the power generation at Pulrose Power Station.

John Moss has this report:

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