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Sharp energy price rises from Electric Ireland

Electric Ireland announced yesterday that it is to raise energy prices for its residential custom...

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07.00 29 May 2026


Sharp energy price rises from Electric Ireland


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07.00 29 May 2026


Electric Ireland announced yesterday that it is to raise energy prices for its residential customers from the start of July.  The utility company said it would raise its residential electricity by 8%, with gas prices rising by 7.7% at the same time. 

So are sharp rises like these are a sign of things to come this winter? For more on this Anton spoke to Lisa Ryan Professor in Energy Economics, UCD.  


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