British ministers have warned of the possibility of shutting down up to six million households this winter, The Times reported, explaining that the British government expects a major winter gas shortage. More if Russia cuts off gas supplies to the European Union.

And pointed out: “Restrictions on industrial use of gas, including in gas-fired power plants, may be introduced, causing a shortage of electricity, and therefore, six million homes may experience severe electricity rationing, which can last for more than a month, at times.” Peak morning and evening.

But the newspaper quoted a spokesman for the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that “the UK has no problems with gas or electricity supplies and the government is fully prepared for any scenario,” noting that “thanks to a huge investment of £90bn in renewable energy over the decade” . In the past, we have had one of the most diverse energy systems in the world and, unlike Europe, we are not dependent on energy imports from Russia.”