The change will see the average electricity bill increase by about €172 per year, while a typical gas bill will go up by €113
Consumers face higher bills as SSE Airtricity increases gas and electricity prices. The average electricity bill will rise by €172 annually (10.5% hike), and gas bills will increase by €113 annually (8.4% hike). SSE Airtricity serves 460,000 electricity customers and 310,000 gas customers on the island. The price hikes reflect significant increases in wholesale gas and electricity prices, as well as higher network charges. SSE Airtricity acknowledged the disappointment for customers but noted its prices remain relatively competitive despite the increase.
