Bord Gais Energy has today announced an increase to the price it charges for gas and electricity citing “significant increases in wholesale energy costs, which account for the majority of customer bills.”
From October 2, the average residential electricity bill will rise by €48.25 per month - an increase of 34% - and the average residential gas bill will rise by €43.80 per month - a 39% increase - Bord Gáis Energy is not increasing standing charges.
The company says it knows that some customers are currently facing challenges to pay their bills, so “the company pledges 10% of operating profits to its Energy Support Fund during the energy crisis.
