Centrica, the company that owns British Gas, has reported record profits for their 2022 financial year.
Operating profits of £3.308bn were recorded at the company, up from £948m in 2021, and surpassing the previous highest ever yearly profit of £2.7bn, posted in 2012.
Profit at the oil and gas producer has been helped high energy prices. Wholesale gas costs had risen to new highs in the wake of the war in Ukraine as supplies were limited due to Russia's war in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed on the country for its invasion. As political pressure rose to tackle all time high profits Centrica became subject to the 45% windfall tax on electricity generators.
British Gas came under intense criticism after an investigation revealed debt collectors working on behalf of the company
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