It’s been a busy week for energy customers in Ireland. Four suppliers – Energia, Electric Ireland, Pinergy, and Bord Gáis Energy – have all announced price changes.
For most households, the news isn’t good. Three suppliers confirmed increases, while Electric Ireland was the only one to hold electricity rates and reduce gas prices. Suppliers say higher network charges (the regulated fees for maintaining and operating the energy system) are the main reason for the hikes – and it won’t be a surprise if more suppliers follow suit in the weeks ahead.
With these changes due to take effect in October and November, households are facing higher costs just as winter energy use peaks.
Energia – electricity prices going up
Energia will increase electricity prices by up to 12.1% from 9th October. For a typical household, this will mean having to find an extra €200 extra a year.
Energia has almost 221,500 electricity customer who will now face higher bills although gas prices will remain unchanged.
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Standard tariffs up 10.9% (around €205 extra per year)
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Smart Meter plans up 12.1% (around €193 extra per year)
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Dual fuel up 6% (about €204 extra per year)
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Gas prices remain unchanged
Energia, which has over 220,000 electricity customers, says it has already absorbed rising system operator and network costs for several years, even cutting prices twice. But with costs continuing to climb, the supplier says increases are now unavoidable.
Electric Ireland – gas down, electricity prices held
Electric Ireland, the country’s largest supplier with 1.1 million electricity and 140,000 gas customers, announced that from 1 November 2025:
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Gas prices will fall by 4%, saving households about €58 per year
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Electricity prices remain unchanged
This is Electric Ireland’s fourth consecutive gas price cut and follows three electricity reductions since late 2023. Executive Director Pat Fenlon said the company is “acutely conscious of the financial pressures facing our customers” and hopes the change will provide some relief heading into winter.
Pinergy – electricity up 9.83%
Pinergy will increase their standard electricity prices by 9.83% from 13 October 2025, adding around €199 a year to the average household bill.
Standing charges will remain unchanged. CEO Enda Gunnell said this is Pinergy’s “first increase after three price decreases” since 2023, but like other suppliers, it can no longer absorb higher regulated network costs.
Bord Gáis Energy – electricity rates increasing
Bord Gáis Energy, with around 369,000 electricity customers, announced its first electricity price rise in three years, coming into effect on 12th October 2025.
Bord Gáis will increase of electricity prices by 13.5%, while standing charges will rise by 12%. This will increase a typical bill for Bord Gáis Energy electricity customers by an average of €218 a year.
Prices for Bord Gáis Energy’s 270,000 gas customers remain unchanged.
Bord Gáis Energy blamed network costs, wholesale energy market changes, and a higher cost of doing business for the price increase.
What does this mean for you?
Energy prices remain uncertain and its likely more increases are on the way.
But the good news is that switching supplier is still one of the best ways to take control of your bills. Households that shop around and switch can save hundreds of euro a year – helping to cushion the impact of recent price hikes.
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