By Irishexaminer.com,Martin Claffey
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Bord Gáis unit rates for electricity will increase by 13.5% while the standing charges will rise by 12%, from October 12. This will mean a 12.1% impact on an average electricity bill which equates to €218 per year or €18.16 a month.
“This is our first price increase in three years, and in that time we had two price reductions across gas and electricity. We also absorbed network charges in 2024 saving households an average of €100 in electricity and €75 in gas,” said Bord Gáis Energy director of customer and commercial Catherine Lonergan.
“Due to continued increases in network charges, the higher cost of doing business and the impact of wholesale energy market pricing, we’re regrettably announcing a price increase for electricity customers.”
Bord Gáis Energy Dual Fuel customers will see a bill increase of 6.6%. Prices for Bord Gáis Energy’s 270,000 gas customers remain unchanged and Bord Gáis Energy said it continues to offer the lowest gas standing charge in the market.
“Bord Gáis Energy will continue to compete strongly in the Irish energy market and pass on savings whenever possible. We offer a wide range of discounts and bundles to help customers manage their bills. We’re also investing significantly in the transition to renewable energy in Ireland, which we believe will ultimately lead to greater stability in energy prices for our customers in the future,” said Ms Lonergan.
