Chris Bowden - We all know that 2005 saw dramatic increases in energy...

We all know that 2005 saw dramatic increases in energy prices and even greater volatility in the market. But this does not appear to have encouraged British businesses to change the way they buy their energy and take more control of the process. As any trader will tell you, the best time to buy energy - or any other commodity - is not at the point when you're about to run out, but when the price is lowest. Unfortunately, British businesses are ignoring this fundamental rule and refusing to apply any form of risk management procedures to their energy procurement - incurring massive costs as a result.