However, due to recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East involving Iran, we wanted to share an important market update with Chamber members.

Energy Market Alert

Leading energy analysts including Cornwall Insight are warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East could drive significant volatility in global oil and gas markets.

Recent developments include disruption to key energy shipping routes and increasing uncertainty around global supply chains.

Energy market analysts are already reporting:

• Potential disruption to global oil and LNG supply routes
• Increased volatility in wholesale gas prices
• Possible upward pressure on UK electricity tariffs
• Forward market curves beginning to shift upward

While many businesses may not yet see these changes reflected in current contracts, wholesale price increases can feed through to supplier tariffs very quickly.

Why This Matters for Local Businesses

Energy costs remain one of the largest operational expenses for many organisations across the Liverpool City Region.

Businesses may be particularly exposed if they are:

• Within their contract renewal window
• On deemed or out-of-contract rates
• Approaching renewal within the next 12–24 months
• Operating energy-intensive facilities

Taking proactive steps now can help protect against rising market prices.

Supporting Knowsley Chamber Members

As Strategic Partners of Knowsley Chamber, TCD Energy has been working with local organisations to deliver independent utilities audits, helping businesses identify:

• Contract benchmarking opportunities
• Hidden billing discrepancies or overpayments
• Procurement strategies to protect against market volatility
• Opportunities to reduce energy consumption and operational costs

Many members will already have seen our TCD Energy services brochure, which outlines the range of support we provide.

View our digital brochure:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/755dbb7f-02be-494a-b708-1daa68022d83

The brochure explains how we support businesses with:

• Electricity procurement
• Water and wastewater audits
• Commercial waste cost reduction
• Renewable energy feasibility
• Energy monitoring and reporting

Urgent Energy Review for Chamber Members

Given the current market uncertainty, we are offering Chamber members an urgent energy review designed to help businesses mitigate the risk of rising energy costs.

This review can include:

• Contract and market exposure analysis
• Price protection modelling
• Billing audit and cost recovery checks
• Procurement benchmarking
• Strategic recommendations to protect future costs

How to Arrange Your Review

If you would like TCD Energy to carry out a complimentary energy review, you can contact us directly:

Email: john@tcdenergy.com
Phone: 0333 335 5200
Website: www.tcdenergy.com

Alternatively, you can simply reply to the Chamber email and request an introduction.

Providing a recent electricity bill will allow our audit team to quickly assess your current position and provide suitable recommendations.

Time-Sensitive Opportunity

This message is intended as a local advisory update for Chamber members.

Energy markets can move quickly when global events impact supply chains, and early review can help businesses avoid unnecessary cost increases.