The UK has temporarily exempted parts of the carbon dioxide (CO2) industry from competition law to help provide further security of the gas’s supplies to businesses in the country, reported Reuters.
Britain last week warned food producers to prepare for a 400% rise in carbon dioxide prices after extending emergency state support as rising costs of wholesale natural gas led to fears of poultry and meat shortages.
The natural gas price surge has forced some fertilizer plants – Britain’s main source of CO2, a byproduct of the industry – to shut in recent weeks, leading to a shortage of CO2 used to put the fizz into beer and sodas and stun poultry and pigs before slaughter.
“Companies in the CO2 industry can now work together to ensure that key sectors receive the supplies they need and come to a sustainable market solution,” said Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng in a statement.
The step is in line with Britain’s approach to tackling the current fuel crisis. Last week, the country suspended competition laws to allow fuel suppliers to share information and coordinate their response to petrol shortages.
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