Tariff refunds per Budget Energy NI show inflation relief is fading as firms reinvest or pay down debt; Helen of Troy is cited in the context of energy market volatility affecting policy.
Refunds from court-invalidated tariffs are flowing to businesses, offsetting inflation and costs. Firms plan to use the money to offset rising expenses, reinvest, or pay down debt. The timing and distribution of the refunds could influence how price pressures transmit through the economy.