Northern Ireland's energy regulator has warned that households will face further gas price rises in the coming weeks. costofliving
Northern Ireland's energy regulator has warned that households will face further gas prices rises in the coming weeks.The price of gas on global markets has surged in the last two months.
"We are looking unfortunately at the moment, if we do the calculations today, you are looking at increases in gas at around 30% from 1 October." Suppliers can announce price increases as and when they need to, as long as it is approved by the regulator, who scrutinises their costs. A Treasury spokesperson said: "We are absolutely committed to bringing an equivalent to the £400 energy bills discount to Northern Ireland and have just announced a new joint taskforce to find a solution quickly.
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