Police, UK. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 28Authorities in the UK are developing measures to combat possible riots amid rising electricity prices, according to British tabloid The Sun. «As the crisis gathers momentum, Sun on Sunday may report that ministers are bracing for a wave of crime due to rising costs of living and possible unrest. Government officials have drawn up plans to deal with riots as electricity bills rise,» the article says. According to the UK Bureau for National Statistics , the country in June due to the imposed sanctions for the first time since 1997 was left without Russian energy. Russia was one of the largest suppliers of oil products to the UK in 2021, with a share of over 24 percent, while for oil and gas it was at around six and five percent respectively. British energy regulator Ofgem previously announced an increase in the maximum allowable electricity bill for consumers by 80% from October 1 due to rising world energy prices. Thus, the maximum bill for the British could grow by 80% or 1,578 pounds (111,800 rubles). The previous threshold for energy prices was £1,971 (139,600 rubles). The head of the energy regulator, Jonathan Brearley, warned that energy prices are likely to continue to rise and urged the country's future prime minister to take new measures to combat rising prices. .jpg» /> Media: Demand for solar panels has increased in Britain due to electricity prices
