High charge: Energy prices set to fall, but not by much There's growing optimism that energy prices will start to fall soon – but consumers shouldn't get their hopes up for a dramatic decline in their … Business • 27 Aug
European gas prices leap on Australian strike concerns Dutch wholesale gas prices hit a nearly two-month intraday high this afternoon after news of possible strikes at Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities sparked … Business • 09 Aug
Govt body faced difficulty in arranging power supplies The Government body responsible for arranging power supply for state agencies could not even get companies to bid to provide electricity because of "extreme volatility" … Business • 09 Aug
Motorists braced for fuel excise duty increase Petrol and diesel prices are at their lowest point in more than 18 months, but consumers are unlikely to welcome the restoration of fuel excise … Business • 31 May
Changes to windfall tax plans after Whitegate concerns The Government has made changes to its plans for a windfall tax on fossil fuel companies after concerns were expressed by the company that owns … Politics • 24 Mar
Britain extends household energy support scheme to June Britain extended its support for household energy bills by three months to the end of June, the government said today, keeping a lid on household … Business • 15 Mar
EU publishes proposed changes to electricity market The European Commission has proposed changes to Europe's electricity market rules, to try to increase the use of fixed-price power contracts, shield consumers from price … Business • 14 Mar
French strikes hit fuel deliveries, train & air travel TotalEnergies' refinery deliveries were suspended today, electricity output reduced and train services disrupted as those sectors remained on strike after a nationwide day of industrial … Business • 08 Mar
Firmus announces price cut on gas for NI customers Gas supplier Firmus Energy has announced a reduction in prices across Northern Ireland. Ulster • 07 Mar
Energy rating important consideration for home buyers Energy concerns are to the fore among prospective house buyers, a new survey suggests, as the cost-of-living squeeze continues to bite. Business • 06 Mar
Norway's Equinor buys Suncor Energy UK in $850m deal Equinor is to buy the British oil and gas business of Canada's Suncor Energy for $850m, giving the Norwegian company stakes in several key North … Business • 03 Mar
Wholesale electricity prices down 15% so far this year The price of traded wholesale electricity fell by 2% in February compared to January, according to the latest Monthly Market Report from the Single Electricity … Business • 02 Mar
Changes to TBESS require State aid approval - Revenue A number of additional changes to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) have been announced by the Minister for Finance, but these additional changes … Business • 02 Mar
Euro zone inflation falls less than expected The annual rate of inflation across the euro area slowed marginally to 8.5% in February from 8.6% in January, according to an initial estimate from … Business • 02 Mar
SVP says it received 230,000 requests for help in 2022 A charity has called on energy companies to pass on discounts to struggling families, as it said it received 230,000 requests for help in 2022, … Ireland • 01 Mar
Coveney: 'Fair' to question Electric Ireland rates The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has said Electric Ireland needs to answer questions as to why they are reducing bills for business customers … Ireland • 28 Feb
Electric Ireland to cut rates for SMEs from next month Electric Ireland will reduce its electricity tariffs for small and medium enterprises in the Republic of Ireland by an average of 10% from next month. Business • 27 Feb
Italy's Eni posts highest profit in more than a decade Italian energy group Eni said today its adjusted net profit rose to €13.3 billion in 2022, the largest in more than a decade. Business • 23 Feb
Monthly wholesale electricity prices down 41% - CSO The wholesale price of electricity fell further in January, dropping by 41.4% compared to December, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 22 Feb
CRU extends moratorium on disconnections until March The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities, the CRU, has announced that the moratorium on electricity and gas domestic disconnections will be extended until the … Business • 21 Feb
Warning over scam texts offering electricity benefits The Government has issued a warning over scam text messages asking people to click on a link to claim electricity benefits. Business • 21 Feb
Engie income soars to €5.2 billion on higher gas prices French energy company Engie today reported a sharp increase in profits for 2022 thanks to higher natural gas and power prices following Russia's invasion of … Business • 21 Feb
Petrol prices up 2.5% in February, but diesel down 1.7% Fuel prices remained relatively steady across the country in February, the latest AA Ireland fuel prices survey shows. Business • 20 Feb
Pinergy becomes first energy provider to cut prices Energy provider Pinergy has become the first energy supplier here to reduce its prices since elevated wholesale costs began to fall on international markets. Business • 20 Feb
Bord Gáis parent's profits more than treble in 2022 Bord Gáis and British Gas owner Centrica has seen its profits soar to more than £3 billion for 2022 amid rocketing energy prices that have … Business • 16 Feb
