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The energy firm’s profits surged after oil and gas prices jumped as a result of the war in Ukraine.

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By Michael Race
Business reporter, BBC News

British Gas owner Centrica has posted huge profits after energy prices soared last year.

Centrica’s full-year profits hit £3.3bn for 2022, more than triple the £948m it made the year before.

Energy firms have seen record earnings since oil and gas prices jumped following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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