Consumers urged to switch energy suppliers amid price drops

The Consumer Council has encouraged consumers to consider switching energy suppliers following price decreases announced by Power NI and SSE Airtricity gas

Northern Ireland faces winter heating cost concerns

The Consumer Council has warned that people in Northern Ireland are in for a challenging winter as home-heating oil prices remain relatively high

NI households warned of potential energy price increase

The Consumer Council cautions that regulatory decisions and the removal of the Energy Price Guarantee could result in temporary price adjustments

Electric Ireland announces 23.9% price hike

The increase is expected to add an estimated £504 to the typical household annual bill

NI energy supplier to increase electricity prices by 11%

The price increase is estimated to add nearly £98 to annual energy bills

NI largest gas supplier increases gas tariffs by 24.54%

firmus energy attributed the change to increases in global gas prices

NI energy supplier announces second tariff increase

Power NI will increase its prices by 27.5% from 1st July

SSE Airtricity increases gas prices by 39%

A consumer organisation said that is the biggest rise in gas prices for the company’s network since 2011

NI gas supplier announces 34% price hike

Thousands of firmus energy customers will see bills increase by £5.95 a week

Backbilling by NI energy companies limited to 13 months

Suppliers are required to ensure they receive accurate meter readings throughout the year rather than bills being based on estimated readings under the new rules, which come into effect from 1st October