Supermarkets could run out of meat in just two weeks as the gas price crisis takes hold across the UK. Energy prices are rising at an eye-watering rate due to surging demand post Covid, low wind speeds in Europe and power station closures.
Food firms and supermarkets say gas prices has caused a shortage of carbon dioxide, which is used in the meat industry. Industry experts are now warning meat could disappear from shelves entirely if animals cannot be humanely slaughtered.Christmas could now be at risk as supermarket bosses and suppliers struggle to get hold of stock.
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