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SSE share price slides as Ofgem RIIO‑T3 decision hits tape amid utilities rout
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SSE share price slides as Ofgem RIIO‑T3 decision hits tape amid utilities rout

SSE shares fell about 4% in early London trading Tuesday, dropping to around 2,587 pence after its transmission arm accepted Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 final determination. The move follows weakness across European utilities as investors monitor interest rate expectations and rising energy prices. SSE’s full-year results are due May 28. Total voting rights stood at 1,212,167,907 as of March 2.
March 3, 2026

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