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US Heat Wave Pushes Power Demand To Record, Strains Grid Ahead Of July 4
Key takeaway
US heat wave pushes power demand to record levels, straining the grid ahead of July 4.
- Step 11st-order: US heat wave drives record electricity demand, straining the grid and increasing natural gas burn for power generation.
- Step 22nd-order: Higher US natural gas demand lifts Henry Hub prices, which transmits to global LNG spot prices as US LNG exports become more expensive.
- Step 33rd-order: UK wholesale gas and electricity prices rise as the UK imports LNG linked to global pricing, increasing input costs for energy-intensive SMEs.
Source: IN:NDTV Profit
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