Northern Ireland energy bills soar, but still £1,000-a-year less than GB

While soaring inflationary pressures offer little cheer to hard hit households, Northern Ireland consumers can take some comfort from the fact annual energy bills are set to be more than £1,000 below those in Great Britain (GB).

Commenting following news of SSE Airtricity’s 28.3% hike in gas prices for domestic and small business customers in Greater Belfast and the Western gas distribution areas, the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator said the combined gas and electricity bill for those in the region will be £2,393 from October.

That compares to the £3,549 a year in GB following Ofgem’s recent announcement of an 80% increase in the price cap there, one which doesn’t apply to Northern Ireland.