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Should we have an energy price cap - and would it work?

Many of the big energy providers have hiked their prices in recent months. With many people alrea...

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15.44 14 Oct 2025


Should we have an energy price cap - and would it work?


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Many of the big energy providers have hiked their prices in recent months. With many people already squeezed by the cost of living, some have suggested that a price cap should be implemented to stop what they see as price gouging… but would a price cap be a feasible or effective solution?

Joining Jonathan Healy to discuss is Economist and former Political Analyst David Higgins and Sinn Féin MEP, Lynn Boylan.


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