SSE Airtricity raises gas tariffs by 19.2% from October
SSE Airtricity will raise regulated gas tariffs by 19.2%, adding about £174 a year for roughly 200,000 domestic and small business customers in the Greater Belfast and West gas areas from 1 October 2026. The Utility Regulator said the rise followed a formal tariff review and was driven by higher wholesale gas costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with wholesale gas reaching 169p per therm, roughly twice pre-conflict levels. The regulator noted Northern Ireland's combined electricity and gas tariff remains about 4% below the Great Britain price cap, and advice organisations are urging customers to seek support.
About 200,000 customers face a £174 annual gas bill rise.
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Conflict in the Middle East began in February 2026 and pushed up global gas prices. Wholesale gas reached about 169p per therm, around twice pre-conflict levels. Higher wholesale costs can lead to more tariff reviews and higher consumer…
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