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Shauna Corr

Energy crisis NI: Why your gas bills are going up so much

As some Northern Ireland gas prices are set to rise by a third again this April we’ve had a look at the facts to dispel claims it’s all down to the climate crisis.

The Northern Ireland Utility Regulator warned last week that households and businesses would face gas hikes of 30% in the coming weeks.

Hot on the heels of that announcement, Firmus announced a price hike of a third in the Ten Towns area in April - which followed a 38% increase in December and 35% rise in July for the same customers.

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