BORD Gáis Energy is increasing electricity and gas prices from August. This will add €137 to the average annual electricity bill, and €100 to the average annual gas bill. Read MoreThe company is blaming a rise in wholesale energy prices for the huge rises. Last week Electric Ireland, which has more than one million electricity customers, is to increase electricity and gas prices also in August. Electric Ireland, the largest supplier in the market, last increased its prices in the autumn when it raised electricity prices by 3.4pc.

Source: Irish Independent July 07, 2021 13:18 UTC