Households facing energy price hikes are being urged to submit meter readings to ensure they are charged for their usage at the correct rate.
Electric Ireland is increasing residential electricity bills by 26.7% and gas bills by 37.5% from October 1. Standing charges have not risen. The move will add €37.20 per month to the average electricity bill and €42.99 per month to the average gas bill, impacting around 1.1 million electricity customers and 150,000 gas customers.
It is the third time Electric Ireland has increased its prices in five months.
