SSE Airtricity to raise gas and electricity prices by about 9%
SSE Airtricity will increase gas and electricity prices for home energy customers next month, raising average bills by about 9%.
· The Island · 1 min read
SSE Airtricity will raise gas and electricity prices for home energy customers in Ireland next month, increasing average energy bills by about 9%, the supplier announced on 4 September.
What happened
The increase makes SSE Airtricity the latest home energy provider to announce higher prices, according to the reports. The rise applies across both gas and electricity, rather than to a single energy service.
The reports do not provide the new unit rates, standing charges or a precise start date. They also do not state how the increase will affect different customer types or payment plans. The reported figure is an average, so the change to an individual bill will depend on that customer's existing usage and tariff.
SSE Airtricity supplies energy in Ireland. Its announcement will therefore affect customers who buy gas or electricity from the company, with the higher charges due next month.
Why it matters
A near-double-digit increase will add to household energy costs for SSE Airtricity customers. The effect will vary by consumption, but customers using more gas or electricity will face a larger absolute increase than the average figure suggests.
For households reviewing monthly budgets, the immediate issue is the timing of the change and the tariff details still to be issued. The announcement also gives customers a reason to check their current plan before the increase takes effect. No information was provided in the reports on any offsetting discounts or support measures.