We think the removal of the Carbon Price Support (CPS) tax from April 2028 will have minimal impact on Drax. With higher gas prices, a tightening power market and potentially higher UKA prices if linkage with the EU goes ahead, any impact looks likely to be at least offset by these factors.
17 Apr 2026
Drax Group - CPS Removal Has Limited Impact
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Drax Group - CPS Removal Has Limited Impact
Drax Group plc (DRX:LON) | 858 49.8 0.7% | Mkt Cap: 2,885m
- Published:
17 Apr 2026 -
Author:
Adam Forsyth -
Pages:
7 -
We think the removal of the Carbon Price Support (CPS) tax from April 2028 will have minimal impact on Drax. With higher gas prices, a tightening power market and potentially higher UKA prices if linkage with the EU goes ahead, any impact looks likely to be at least offset by these factors.