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The study attributes the fall to an abundant supply of gas in Europe – which is suppressing demand – and a significant strengthening in the value of the euro over the last year

Wholesale gas prices fall 45% in a year - report

Irish wholesale gas prices have nearly halved in the past year, according to a new report.

The oil market is factoring in a risk premium over Syria, where Russia and the US are conducting bombing campaigns

Oil price rises amid fears of escalating conflict

The price of oil has risen today, pushed higher by fears about escalating violence in Syria and on expectations that data would show economic strength in the United States, the world's largest oil consumer.

Business • 02 Oct 15

Martin Shkreli, chief investment officer of MSMB Capital Management, had defended the increase

US drug company rolls back on price increase

Turing Pharmaceuticals, a small company that generated outrage over raising the cost of an old anti-infective drug by more than 5,000%, has said it will roll back that increase to make sure it remains affordable.

News • 23 Sep 15

Eircom said the prices changes would be reflected in bills received from mid-April onwards

Eircom to increase prices on residential plans

Eircom is to increase the prices it charges to some of its residential and business customers.

Business • 14 Jan 15

Shale production has been hit by the falling price of oil worldwide

Oil prices edge lower in quiet trade

Oil dropped below $56 a barrel and was heading for its biggest annual decline since 2008, pressured by weakening demand and a supply glut prompted by the US shale boom and OPEC's refusal to cut output.

Business • 31 Dec 14

Figures yesterday showed a contraction in the German economy

Oil prices fall following poor EU economic figures

Oil prices fell below $97; a day after disappointing European economic figures highlighted the region's parlous growth outlook.

Business • 15 Feb 13

Tesco to pay Aldi €150k in price comparison row

The Commercial Court has been told that a settlement has been reached between Aldi and Tesco after the German chain sued its supermarket competitor over inaccurate price comparisons.

News • 07 Dec 12

If the price increase is approved the average yearly gas bill will increase by €65

Concern over possible gas price hike

Gas prices may increase for all residential customers if permission is granted to Bord Gáis Energy to increase prices by over 7.5%.

News • 30 Jul 12

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