Higher Energy Prices in Singapore and the UK
新加坡與英國能源價格上漲
Introduction
Electricity and gas will cost more money in Singapore and the UK in late 2026. This is because gas prices are high around the world.
到 2026 年底，新加坡與英國的電費與天然氣費用將會增加，這是因為全球天然氣價格高漲。
Main Body
The US and Iran are fighting. This makes gas more expensive. In Singapore, electricity and gas prices are going up. Singapore buys most of its gas from other countries, so prices change quickly.
美國與伊朗正處於衝突狀態，導致天然氣價格上漲。在新加坡，電費與天然氣價格正在上升。新加坡大部分天然氣從其他國家進口，因此價格變動迅速。
In the UK, prices are also rising. Families will pay about £221 more every year. People with fixed-price contracts will pay less. People without smart meters must check their energy use.
在英國，價格同樣在上升。家庭每年將多支付約 221 英鎊。簽署固定價格合約的人支付較少。沒有安裝智慧電表的用戶必須檢查其能源使用情況。
Singapore is helping poor people. The government is giving money to families to help pay the bills. If the US and Iran stop fighting, prices may go down later in 2026.
新加坡正在幫助貧困人口。政府向家庭提供資金以協助支付帳單。如果美國與伊朗停止衝突，2026 年稍後價格可能會下降。
Conclusion
Energy costs are higher because of war in the Middle East. Governments and special contracts help people pay the costs.
由於中東戰爭，能源成本增加。政府的援助與特殊合約能協助民眾支付這些費用。
Vocabulary Learning
📈 Tracking Changes
When things change in the world, we use specific words to show if they go up or down. This is a key skill for A2 English.
The Pattern: "Going Up" In the text, we see three ways to say the price is increasing:
- "Cost more money"
- "Prices are going up"
- "Prices are rising"
The Pattern: "Going Down" When the problem stops, we use:
- "Prices may go down"
Quick Logic Map War/Fighting Higher Prices Pay more money Peace/Stop Lower Prices Pay less money
Word Swap Instead of saying "The price is big," always use "The price is high."