FTSE high on gas

The impact of rising energy prices saw BG Group shares top the FTSE 100 leaders board, up 16.5p to 539p, while BP shares gained 11.5p to 665p and RD Shell B shares added 21p at 1,916p. Cairn Energy shares also saw a strong performance, adding 34p at 1,914p. Elsewhere, Unilever shares jumped 9.5p higher to 586p on press reports the Anglo-Dutch consumer products giant is to scrap its dual stock market listing as part of a review of its corporate structure. Carnival also lent support, up 75p at 2,983p, as investors welcomed better-than expected third quarter numbers from the cruise opera...