This has generated attention for one main reason – electricity prices here are already among the highest in the EU. This point relates to the part of consumers’ electricity bills that reflects energy costs. Energy prices and the Irish experienceWholesale energy prices – the cost paid by providers to get hold of the power supply they sell on to us – have swung hugely in recent years. Just because we have a high-cost economy doesn’t mean energy prices have to be at the top of the European league. [ Irish electricity prices in two graphicsOpens in new window ]

Source: The Irish Times December 18, 2025 12:46 UTC