Why energy bills are high despite growth in green generation

Energy bills

Energy bills for both domestic and industrial users remain high despite an increase in cheaper green sources. 

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A few weeks ago, oil prices set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority remained the same much to my chagrin - note: oil prices had been declining at that point. Many wondered how every increment in landed cost is quickly matched with a pump price increment but not when the reverse happens?

 I won’t go further than this but instead highlight an interesting relationship between oil prices and renewable energy. A recent study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on this link shows that: One, renewable energy can actually serve as a means of hedging against international oil prices.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.