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
Flogas to cut gas and electricity prices by 30% Energy provider Flogas has become the latest company to cut its gas and electricity prices as it announced cuts of 30% today - the biggest reduction announced so far by the energy companies. Business • 04 Mar 24
Flogas to cut gas and electricity prices by 30% Energy provider Flogas has become the latest company to cut its gas and electricity prices as it announced cuts of 30% today - the biggest reduction announced so far by the energy companies. Business • 04 Mar 24
PrepayPower to cut gas and electricity prices Pay-as-you-go energy provider PrepayPower is the latest energy company to announce price cuts for its gas and electricity customers. Business • 14 Sep 23
PrepayPower to cut gas and electricity prices Pay-as-you-go energy provider PrepayPower is the latest energy company to announce price cuts for its gas and electricity customers. Business • 14 Sep 23
SSE Airtricity latest energy firm to cut prices SSE Airtricity is the latest utility provider to announce price reductions, saying it will cut its electricity and gas prices from 1 November. Business • 08 Sep 23
SSE Airtricity latest energy firm to cut prices SSE Airtricity is the latest utility provider to announce price reductions, saying it will cut its electricity and gas prices from 1 November. Business • 08 Sep 23
Climate change, Ukraine may hinder inflation slowdown The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council has published a report which says the effects of climate change and the ongoing war in Ukraine may hinder the rate at which inflation is expected to slow over coming years. Business • 24 Aug 23
Climate change, Ukraine may hinder inflation slowdown The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council has published a report which says the effects of climate change and the ongoing war in Ukraine may hinder the rate at which inflation is expected to slow over coming years. Business • 24 Aug 23
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme ends today Today marks the last day of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme, which was designed to help businesses with their electricity or natural gas energy costs as they surged over the last year. Business • 31 Jul 23
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme ends today Today marks the last day of the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme, which was designed to help businesses with their electricity or natural gas energy costs as they surged over the last year. Business • 31 Jul 23
Shell's profits tumble 56% as energy prices cool Shell has today missed forecasts with a 56% fall in second-quarter profit to $5 billion as oil and gas prices fell, prompting the energy giant to slow its share repurchase programme. Business • 27 Jul 23
Shell's profits tumble 56% as energy prices cool Shell has today missed forecasts with a 56% fall in second-quarter profit to $5 billion as oil and gas prices fell, prompting the energy giant to slow its share repurchase programme. Business • 27 Jul 23
Bord Gáis Energy posts H1 operating loss of €30m Bord Gáis Energy has reported an operating loss of €30m for the first half of 2023, down from a profit of €40m in the same time last year. Business • 27 Jul 23
Bord Gáis Energy posts H1 operating loss of €30m Bord Gáis Energy has reported an operating loss of €30m for the first half of 2023, down from a profit of €40m in the same time last year. Business • 27 Jul 23
Euro zone current account surplus jumps in May The euro zone's current account surplus rose in May as the surplus on both the trade of goods and services increased, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 20 Jul 23
Euro zone current account surplus jumps in May The euro zone's current account surplus rose in May as the surplus on both the trade of goods and services increased, European Central Bank data showed today. Business • 20 Jul 23
SSE says Q1 performance hit by planned outages British power generator and network operator SSE said today its first-quarter performance was behind expectations, as its thermal plants took a hit from more planned outages than last year. Business • 20 Jul 23
SSE says Q1 performance hit by planned outages British power generator and network operator SSE said today its first-quarter performance was behind expectations, as its thermal plants took a hit from more planned outages than last year. Business • 20 Jul 23
Wholesale electricity prices fall to lowest in 2 years Wholesale electricity prices continued to fall last month and are now back to levels not seen in two years. Business • 22 Jun 23
Wholesale electricity prices fall to lowest in 2 years Wholesale electricity prices continued to fall last month and are now back to levels not seen in two years. Business • 22 Jun 23
Numbers in energy poverty on the rise, committee told The number of people getting pulled into energy poverty is continuing to rise, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Politics • 23 May 23
Numbers in energy poverty on the rise, committee told The number of people getting pulled into energy poverty is continuing to rise, an Oireachtas committee has heard. Politics • 23 May 23
Inflation slows to 6.3% in April from 7% in March - CSO The headline annual rate of inflation is estimated to have slowed to 6.3% in April, compared to a rate of 7% in March, according to an initial estimate from the Central Statistics Office today. Business • 28 Apr 23
Inflation slows to 6.3% in April from 7% in March - CSO The headline annual rate of inflation is estimated to have slowed to 6.3% in April, compared to a rate of 7% in March, according to an initial estimate from the Central Statistics Office today. Business • 28 Apr 23
Inflation eases to 7.7% in March from 8.5% - CSO The annual rate of inflation eased to 7.7% in March from 8.5% in February, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office today - the lowest level in 11 months. Business • 13 Apr 23
Inflation eases to 7.7% in March from 8.5% - CSO The annual rate of inflation eased to 7.7% in March from 8.5% in February, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office today - the lowest level in 11 months. Business • 13 Apr 23
