Octopus Energy has quickly risen to become the UK’s second-largest energy supplier — no small feat given the largest, British Gas, is more than two hundred years its senior.
Analysis
March 21, 2024
Octopus Energy spreads its tentacles in acquisitions spree
Octopus has acquired at least 15 companies — and says there are more to come
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