Outlook for energy prices 'reasonably positive' - ESB The outlook for energy prices "looks reasonably positive," according to the Chief Financial Officer of the ESB Group. Business • 16 Sep
Outlook for energy prices 'reasonably positive' - ESB The outlook for energy prices "looks reasonably positive," according to the Chief Financial Officer of the ESB Group. Business • 16 Sep
Number of energy customers in arrears 'could spike' - CRU The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has said the number of energy customers in arrears "could spike" without any energy credits this winter. Business • 01 Sep
Number of energy customers in arrears 'could spike' - CRU The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has said the number of energy customers in arrears "could spike" without any energy credits this winter. Business • 01 Sep
SSE Airtricity to hike electricity, gas prices from April SSE Airtricity has announced it is increasing energy prices for both electricity and gas customers from 2 April. Business • 28 Feb
SSE Airtricity to hike electricity, gas prices from April SSE Airtricity has announced it is increasing energy prices for both electricity and gas customers from 2 April. Business • 28 Feb
Wholesale electricity prices rise over 12% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices increased by 12.2% in September compared to August, and were 1% higher compared to September of last year. Business • 31 Oct 24
Wholesale electricity prices rise over 12% in September New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that wholesale electricity prices increased by 12.2% in September compared to August, and were 1% higher compared to September of last year. Business • 31 Oct 24
Inflation estimated at 0.1% in 12 months to October - CSO Inflation is only increasing marginally, according to the latest estimated figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 31 Oct 24
Inflation estimated at 0.1% in 12 months to October - CSO Inflation is only increasing marginally, according to the latest estimated figures from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 31 Oct 24
Annual inflation falls to 0.7% - lowest since March 2021 A drop in energy prices has resulted in a significant fall in inflation which declined from 1.7% in the 12 months to August to 0.7% in September - the lowest level since March 2021. Business • 10 Oct 24
Annual inflation falls to 0.7% - lowest since March 2021 A drop in energy prices has resulted in a significant fall in inflation which declined from 1.7% in the 12 months to August to 0.7% in September - the lowest level since March 2021. Business • 10 Oct 24
Bord Gáis Energy posts half year profits of €50m Bord Gáis Energy has today announced a profit of €50m for the first half of 2024 as wholesale energy prices have fallen significantly since 2022 and early 2023 after hitting record highs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 25 Jul 24
Bord Gáis Energy posts half year profits of €50m Bord Gáis Energy has today announced a profit of €50m for the first half of 2024 as wholesale energy prices have fallen significantly since 2022 and early 2023 after hitting record highs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Business • 25 Jul 24
Annual inflation rises to 1.9% in May - flash CSO data The annual rate of inflation increased to 1.9% in May, up from 1.6% in April, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) from the Central Statistics Office showed today. Business • 30 May 24
Annual inflation rises to 1.9% in May - flash CSO data The annual rate of inflation increased to 1.9% in May, up from 1.6% in April, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) from the Central Statistics Office showed today. Business • 30 May 24
CRU expects energy prices to fall further In a new analysis of household energy prices, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities says it expects further price reduction from suppliers in the coming months. Business • 14 May 24
CRU expects energy prices to fall further In a new analysis of household energy prices, the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities says it expects further price reduction from suppliers in the coming months. Business • 14 May 24
Further energy price reductions in sight for households There could be more good news on the horizon for householders with a potential further reduction in domestic gas and electricity prices. Business • 18 Apr 24
Further energy price reductions in sight for households There could be more good news on the horizon for householders with a potential further reduction in domestic gas and electricity prices. Business • 18 Apr 24
Yuno Energy cuts electricity prices again Yuno Energy is cutting its electricity rates for new customers from today for the third time this year. Business • 19 Feb 24
Yuno Energy cuts electricity prices again Yuno Energy is cutting its electricity rates for new customers from today for the third time this year. Business • 19 Feb 24
Bord Gáis Energy posts 'modest' profit of €2m for 2023 Bord Gáis Energy has today announced a "modest" profit of €2m for 2023, down from €34m in 2022 as it said it balanced pricing pressure in energy supply with a strong performance from its power generation and trading activities. Business • 15 Feb 24
Bord Gáis Energy posts 'modest' profit of €2m for 2023 Bord Gáis Energy has today announced a "modest" profit of €2m for 2023, down from €34m in 2022 as it said it balanced pricing pressure in energy supply with a strong performance from its power generation and trading activities. Business • 15 Feb 24
Inflation rate moves up to 4.6% in December - CSO The annual rate of inflation rose in December, driven by increases in prices in areas such as restaurants and hotels, mortgage interest repayments and rents and package holidays. Business • 16 Jan 24
Inflation rate moves up to 4.6% in December - CSO The annual rate of inflation rose in December, driven by increases in prices in areas such as restaurants and hotels, mortgage interest repayments and rents and package holidays. Business • 16 Jan 24
Energy costs set to fall by 18% this year - analyst Some relief may be in store for Irish households and businesses when it comes to energy costs, with one analyst predicting the short-term power market price in Ireland could fall by over 18% this year. Business • 11 Jan 24
Energy costs set to fall by 18% this year - analyst Some relief may be in store for Irish households and businesses when it comes to energy costs, with one analyst predicting the short-term power market price in Ireland could fall by over 18% this year. Business • 11 Jan 24
Japan inflation slows to 2.5% in November Japanese consumer inflation slowed to 2.5% year-on-year in November, down from 2.9% the previous month, as electricity and gas bills declined, government data showed today. Business • 22 Dec 23
Japan inflation slows to 2.5% in November Japanese consumer inflation slowed to 2.5% year-on-year in November, down from 2.9% the previous month, as electricity and gas bills declined, government data showed today. Business • 22 Dec 23
Germany's electricity price relief for ailing industry Germany has today announced a huge relief package including tax cuts on electricity for the manufacturing sector, in a bid to shore up an economy that man fear could end the year in recession. Business • 09 Nov 23
Germany's electricity price relief for ailing industry Germany has today announced a huge relief package including tax cuts on electricity for the manufacturing sector, in a bid to shore up an economy that man fear could end the year in recession. Business • 09 Nov 23
Natural gas demand set for slower growth to 2026 - IEA Global natural gas demand is expected to experience slower growth to 2026 after peaking in mature markets such as Europe and North America in 2021, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. Business • 10 Oct 23
Natural gas demand set for slower growth to 2026 - IEA Global natural gas demand is expected to experience slower growth to 2026 after peaking in mature markets such as Europe and North America in 2021, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) said today. Business • 10 Oct 23
Yuno Energy lowers electricity prices from today New electricity supplier Yuno Energy has today announced a 12% reduction in its unit energy cost for its lowest discounted tariff. Business • 09 Oct 23
Yuno Energy lowers electricity prices from today New electricity supplier Yuno Energy has today announced a 12% reduction in its unit energy cost for its lowest discounted tariff. Business • 09 Oct 23
Wind generated 32% of Ireland's electricity last month Wind energy provided 32% of Ireland's electricity in September, new figures show today, an increase of 25% on the same time last year. Business • 06 Oct 23
Wind generated 32% of Ireland's electricity last month Wind energy provided 32% of Ireland's electricity in September, new figures show today, an increase of 25% on the same time last year. Business • 06 Oct 23
SSE sees weaker H1 profit on subdued renewables output British power generator and network operator SSE said today it expects to report half-year adjusted earnings of at least 30 pence per share, without specifying an upper end to the outlook. Business • 04 Oct 23
SSE sees weaker H1 profit on subdued renewables output British power generator and network operator SSE said today it expects to report half-year adjusted earnings of at least 30 pence per share, without specifying an upper end to the outlook. Business • 04 Oct 23
Indaver Ireland's profits jump on energy price rises Pre-tax profits at waste processing and power generation firm Indaver last year surged by 55% to €32.87m on the back of an increase in electricity prices. Business • 02 Oct 23
Indaver Ireland's profits jump on energy price rises Pre-tax profits at waste processing and power generation firm Indaver last year surged by 55% to €32.87m on the back of an increase in electricity prices. Business • 02 Oct 23
Inflation rises to 5% in September - flash estimate Inflation is estimated to have risen to an annual rate of 5% in September, according to the latest "flash" estimate from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 28 Sep 23
Inflation rises to 5% in September - flash estimate Inflation is estimated to have risen to an annual rate of 5% in September, according to the latest "flash" estimate from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 28 Sep 23
Wholesale electricity prices up 10% in August - CSO Wholesale electricity prices rose in August but were still much lower year-on-year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 22 Sep 23
Wholesale electricity prices up 10% in August - CSO Wholesale electricity prices rose in August but were still much lower year-on-year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Business • 22 Sep 23
Bord Gáis Energy to cut energy prices by 15.5% Bord Gáis Energy has become the latest energy supplier to cut its prices. Business • 20 Sep 23
Bord Gáis Energy to cut energy prices by 15.5% Bord Gáis Energy has become the latest energy supplier to cut its prices. Business • 20 Sep 23
ESB Group's half-year profits up 30% to €676m ESB Group has reported a 30% increase in its group operating profits for the six months to the end of June after what it called a period of continued uncertainty and change for the energy industry. Business • 19 Sep 23
ESB Group's half-year profits up 30% to €676m ESB Group has reported a 30% increase in its group operating profits for the six months to the end of June after what it called a period of continued uncertainty and change for the energy industry. Business • 19 Sep 23
