Our new research published today shows 90% of consumers in Northern Ireland are concerned about the rising cost of basics.
Electric Ireland has announced a price decrease of 15% for their domestic electricity customers. This decrease will be effective from 4 June 2024 and will see around £206 savings for a typical customer with a standard rate credit meter and a standard rate keypad meter.
Raymond Gormley, our Head of Energy Policy said: “This price decrease is welcome news given the cost-of-living pressures many households in Northern Ireland continue to experience as energy prices remain significantly higher than the pre-pandemic norm.
“Now that all five of the suppliers have made reductions to their electricity prices, we encourage consumers to use our free online Energy Price Comparison Tool to check that they are on the best deal or if they could save money by switching supplier, billing method or tariff.
“We also urge anyone who is struggling to pay their energy bills or top-up their meters to contact their supplier directly for help and support.
“ Visit Energy efficiency | Consumer Council which has information on how to run your home more energy effieciently to save money."
With the price of a weekly grocery shop so high, the last thing we want to do is throw food out unnecessarily.
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, we are urging those travelling over the break to plan ahead for smoother travel.
Northern Ireland’s lowest earning households have seen their discretionary income fall by over half since the first quarter of 2021, leaving them with only £31.31 per week on average.
firmus energy has announced today, a reduction of 15.6% on their regulated gas tariff for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns network and the same reduction to their unregulated tariff in the Greater Belfast network area, effective from 1 April 2024.
Translink recently welcomed our Chief Executive and members of our Transport team to the new Belfast Grand Central Station which is set for operational opening this autumn.
Two energy suppliers, Power NI and SSE Airtricity gas have announced price decreases today which is welcome news for Northern Ireland consumers.