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Today's figures show that fertiliser prices jumped by 133.8% in the year to July, energy prices rose by 51.3% while feed prices are up 34.2%

Agricultural input price index up by 39% in July - CSO

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the agricultural input price index rose by 39.1% in July compared to the same time last year on the back of higher feed and fertiliser prices as well as surging energy costs.

Business • 13 Sep 22

How to reduce energy consumption and save money

Appliances and lighting combined account for one fifth of all the energy used in your home but there are ways to reduce the energy consumed and save money.

Energy • 13 Sep 22

Sinn Féin is holding its one-day think-in ahead of the return of the Dáil tomorrow

Sinn Féin proposes €3.8bn in one-off Budget measures

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said her party would spend €3.8 billion on once-off measures in the forthcoming Budget.

Ireland • 13 Sep 22

There have been calls for changes to the way the EU energy market works

Managing energy demands 'key to avoiding blackouts'

The EU Energy Commissioner has said managing energy demand will be key to avoiding blackouts in Europe this winter and citizens will have to play their part.

Ireland • 12 Sep 22

Shannonside Galvanising is seeing the effects of the current energy crisis

Businesses count the cost of savage energy costs

At Shannonside Galvanising just outside Limerick city, they know all too well the effects of the energy crisis.

Business • 12 Sep 22

An emergency meeting to discuss the energy crisis across the euro zone were held last week

The ongoing energy crisis

EU energy ministers last week held an emergency meeting to discuss the energy crisis.

Business • 12 Sep 22

The UK economy grew by less than expected in July, new figures show today

UK economy grows by less than expected in July

Britain's economy grew by less than expected in July, with the sharp climb in energy tariffs possibly pushing down demand for electricity and a leap in the cost of materials hitting the construction sector.

Business • 12 Sep 22

Part of Germany's efforts to save energy include reduced street lights

Germany dims the lights as energy shortages loom

European governments are grappling with relief packages, energy saving measures and efforts to manage inflation as cost of living increases continue to bite.

World • 09 Sep 22

EU commissioner for Energy Estonia's Kadri Simson

EU ministers fast-track 'unprecedented' energy plan

The EU executive has pledged to come up with unprecedented measures in the coming days to solve an energy price shock triggered by Russia's war on Ukraine, including a controversial gas price cap that could further anger the Kremlin.

Europe • 09 Sep 22

Paschal Donohoe said the Government is 'aware' of the impact that the energy crisis is having on so many people

Cost of living Budget measures will make a difference

The Minister for Finance has said the Government will help people with the rising cost of living in a way that can make a difference.

Business • 08 Sep 22

Annual consumer prices in August rose by 8.7%, down from 9.1% in July.

Annual inflation slows for first time in 7 months - CSO

Annual inflation slowed for the first time in seven months in August, with prices up 8.7% compared to a 38-year high of 9.1% in the previous two months, new figures from the Central Statistics Office show.

Business • 08 Sep 22

The CRU does not have figures for dual fuel bundled accounts, which normally include certain discounts

Electricity bills up 43% while gas bills up 42% - CRU

The average electricity bill has gone up by €480 in the year to August, while the average gas bill has gone up by €410, according to new figures from the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities.

Business • 07 Sep 22

Energia said that European energy markets are in crisis

Energia to hike gas prices by 39%, electricity by 29%

Energia has become the latest energy supplier to increase both its residential electricity and gas prices from Friday 7 October - its second hike this year.

Business • 07 Sep 22

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaking to reporters this morning

EU proposes limits on energy use during peak hours

The European Commission is proposing a mandatory reduction in electricity use during peak hours as part of sweeping new measures to tackle the energy crisis.

Europe • 07 Sep 22

Eamon Ryan said providing householders with a second energy credit before Christmas is the 'right time to do it' (file pic)

Second energy bill credit before Christmas, says Ryan

Householders will receive a second energy bill credit before Christmas to cushion the impact of across-the-board price increases.

Cost of Living • 08 Sep 22

At a glance: Where does Ireland's energy come from?

An at a glance look at the sources of Ireland's energy and the International Energy Agency's proposals to reduce consumption this winter.

Environment • 06 Sep 22

The Cabinet is expected to discuss plans today on how best to reduce energy costs and ease the burden on businesses and households

Call for 'major intervention' on energy costs for firms

A major intervention on energy costs is needed from the Government in the upcoming budget, representative group Retail Excellence has claimed.

Business • 07 Sep 22

Firmus Energy says increase will take effect from 3 October (file image)

NI energy firm's 56.3% gas hike 'staggering' - O'Neill

Firmus Energy has announced a further gas price hike of 56.3% for its Northern Ireland customers.

Ulster • 06 Sep 22

Sales of generators at Irish Garage Equipment are at an all-time high

Powerful surge in demand for home generators

Firms selling generators have seen a powerful surge in business recently amid rising energy costs.

Cost of Living • 06 Sep 22

UK household bills are due to jump by 80% in October

Sterling climbs as Truss hints at energy relief

Sterling rose today as media reports offered new details on how new British Prime Minister Liz Truss is planning to tackle Britain's growing energy crisis.

Business • 06 Sep 22

Gas market crisis 'not a one winter deal' - BP's Looney

The Chief Executive Officer of BP Bernard Looney has said the current crisis in the European gas market is "not a one winter deal".

Ukraine • 05 Sep 22

Gas prices are almost 400% higher than a year ago

Offline Nord Stream compressor station now 'hazardous'

Russian gas giant Gazprom has said it has received a formal warning from Russian regulators that the idled Portovaya compressor station, which is supposed to push gas towards Germany through the Nord Steam 1 pipeline, no longer complies with safety requirements.

Business • 05 Sep 22

Companies report that some consumers are buying more firewood than usual, while others are considering using their fireplace to heat their homes for the first time

Energy crisis sees demand for firewood rise

Fears of rising prices and energy shortages this winter has led many consumers to stockpile solid fuels, while higher prices are forcing home heating oil consumers to change how they order fuel, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 04 Sep 22

Businesses need help with the energy crisis, and fast

"I've never seen the likes of it." That's how David Briody, director of Briody Beds summarises the current situation facing his and thousands of other businesses across the country right now.

Business • 04 Sep 22

Gazprom says further maintenance is needed on Nord Stream 1

What are Europe's alternatives if Russia shuts off gas?

The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports Russian gas to Germany will undergo further maintenance, Gazprom said yesterday after scrapping today's deadline to resume flows, deepening Europe's difficulties in securing fuel.

World • 03 Sep 22

Energy Crisis

Agricultural input price index up by 39% in July - CSO

How to reduce energy consumption and save money

Sinn Féin proposes €3.8bn in one-off Budget measures

Managing energy demands 'key to avoiding blackouts'

Businesses count the cost of savage energy costs

The ongoing energy crisis

UK economy grows by less than expected in July

Germany dims the lights as energy shortages loom

EU ministers fast-track 'unprecedented' energy plan

Cost of living Budget measures will make a difference

Annual inflation slows for first time in 7 months - CSO

Electricity bills up 43% while gas bills up 42% - CRU

Energia to hike gas prices by 39%, electricity by 29%

EU proposes limits on energy use during peak hours

Second energy bill credit before Christmas, says Ryan

At a glance: Where does Ireland's energy come from?

Call for 'major intervention' on energy costs for firms

NI energy firm's 56.3% gas hike 'staggering' - O'Neill

Powerful surge in demand for home generators

Sterling climbs as Truss hints at energy relief

Gas market crisis 'not a one winter deal' - BP's Looney

Offline Nord Stream compressor station now 'hazardous'

Energy crisis sees demand for firewood rise

Businesses need help with the energy crisis, and fast

What are Europe's alternatives if Russia shuts off gas?

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