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 … Business • 08 Sep 22
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 … Business • 07 Sep 22
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 … Business • 07 Sep 22
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 … Business • 05 Sep 22
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 … 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 … Business • 04 Sep 22
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, … World • 03 Sep 22
Bord Gáis Energy latest to announce big price hikes Bord Gáis Energy has today announced a substantial increase in its residential gas and electricity prices, with the average residential electricity bill rising by 34%, … Business • 02 Sep 22
Ibec concerned at CRU's plans to impose tariffs Employers group Ibec has said a number of its members have questioned whether the energy regulator has the legal authority to impose security of supply … Business • 02 Sep 22
Will employees return to the office as home bills soar? As energy bills go up and temperatures go down, will employees choose to return to the workplace and stop working remotely? Business • 02 Sep 22
Electric Ireland to up gas and electricity prices again Electric Ireland has announced further increases to its residential electricity and gas bills from 1 October after increasing them in August. Business • 01 Sep 22
Energy crisis may see more people returning to office CIPD Ireland, the organisation representing HR professionals, said that winter may be the start of a new phase of remote working, shaped by soaring energy … Business • 01 Sep 22
Spain to cut VAT on gas to 5% from October - PM says The Spanish government will cut VAT on gas to 5% from 21% from October to reduce the impact of rising gas prices on household utility … Business • 01 Sep 22
PrepayPower gas, electricity prices to rise in October Energy provider PrepayPower has said that it will increase it gas and electricity prices from 1 October. Electricity prices are to rise by 19%, while … Business • 31 Aug 22
Celtic Interconnector granted foreshore licence The Celtic Interconnector, which will see an electricity exchange connection established between Ireland and France, has taken a step forward. Business • 31 Aug 22
Russian gas deliveries to Europe halted for three days Russia halted gas supplies via a major pipeline to Europe, intensifying an economic battle between Moscow and Brussels and raising the prospects of recession and … World • 31 Aug 22
Café owner speechless at €10k electricity bill The owner of a café in Co Westmeath has said she was left speechless after receiving an electricity bill for almost €10,000 this week. Business • 30 Aug 22
