Airtricity, SSE’s Ireland NI electricity and gas supplier, faces higher bills as wholesale volatility lifts prices.
The price cap on gas and electricity has increased, raising the typical yearly bill to around £1,862 for direct-debit customers, with Ofgem data showing a sustained spike in wholesale prices. Households are urged to submit meter readings and seek cheaper fixed deals as bills stay high into winter.
Several energy suppliers have announced tariff hikes in response to sustained wholesale volatility and higher costs. SSE Airtricity and Budget Energy NI are among the providers increasing bills for customers on variable tariffs from August, while fixed-price customers are unaffected. Analysts note the burden is greatest for those paying on standard tariffs, with calls for switching payment methods or suppliers.