Jane Somerville
Managing Director and owner of Bowers & Jones, a metal-forming services business in the West Midlands, offering insights on running a manufacturing SME and the impact of energy and commodity prices.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 53min
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Bill Farron-Price, an Oxford energy markets specialist, explains why a massive 400m-barrel oil release did not calm markets. Jane Somerville, MD of a West Midlands metal-former, shares how energy and commodity swings force urgent decisions for small manufacturers. They discuss market reactions, hedging choices and the wider risks to businesses and households.
