Summary
Firmus Energy will lower its gas prices by just over 10% for customers in a region called Ten Towns in Northern Ireland. This price drop is expected to save a typical customer about £92 a year and follows a review by the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator.
Key Facts
- Firmus Energy's gas price in the Ten Towns area will decrease by just over 10% in April.
- The price cut translates to an annual saving of roughly £92 for a typical customer.
- The Ten Towns area includes locations like Antrim, Armagh, and Londonderry.
- The Northern Ireland Utility Regulator controls gas prices for major suppliers.
- Wholesale gas prices were initially high due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine but later reduced before rising again due to a US-Iran conflict.
- Firmus has previously reduced its gas tariffs by 7.86% in October and 11.84% in April 2025.
- The price cut is part of Firmus's efforts, which have collectively decreased tariffs by 27% since last April.
