Advertisement

AUDIO: Gas bills could climb €5 a month

An increase in residential gas rates from Bord Gáis Energy could add around €5 to you...
Newstalk
Newstalk

11.52 12 Aug 2013


Share this article


AUDIO: Gas bills could climb €...

AUDIO: Gas bills could climb €5 a month

Newstalk
Newstalk

11.52 12 Aug 2013


Share this article


An increase in residential gas rates from Bord Gáis Energy could add around €5 to your bill each month.

That's according to research carried out by Bonkers.ie, an Irish cost-comparison website.

The Commission for Energy Regulation has confirmed that it received an application for a rise of 7.22% from the company. If the move is approved, charges will increase from October.

Advertisement

Bord Gáis Energy is blaming the increase on transmission costs, adding that upwards pressure on future wholesale gas prices will have an impact on business.

Sinead Ryan of Herald.ie spoke to Newstalk's Breakfast about the limited options left to consumers:


Share this article


Read more about

News

Most Popular