Mixed picture for energy bills as SSE and Power NI confirm price changes
Summary
Some energy customers in Northern Ireland will see changes to their bills starting October 1st. SSE Airtricity is reducing gas prices by 8.47%, while Power NI will increase electricity tariffs by 4%. These changes come after the Utility Regulator's review of tariffs.Key Facts
- SSE Airtricity will decrease gas prices in Greater Belfast and West by 8.47%.
- Power NI will raise electricity tariffs by 4% for all customers.
- The changes start on October 1st.
- SSE's price reduction will save a typical household about £94 per year.
- Firmus Energy announced an 8% gas price cut for the Ten Towns area, saving customers about £78 a year.
- Power NI's tariff increase will add around £40 to a credit meter bill and about £39 to a keypad meter bill annually.
- This is Power NI's second price increase in less than a year.
- The Consumer Council welcomed the SSE price reduction, affecting about 218,000 customers.
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