12/09/2025: Pinergy customers will see higher electricity bills this autumn, with the supplier electricity prices by 9.83% from October 13th 2025.

The increase follows three price reductions since 2023, and will add about €199 a year to a typical household bill. Standing charges remain unchanged.

Pinergy said the increase reflects higher system operator and network charges and ongoing volatility in wholesale energy costs.

Consumers are being urged to review their usage and compare tariffs as price hikes are announced across the board.

12/09/2025: Bord Gáis Energy will raise electricity prices for residential customers from October 12th 2025, marking its first increase in three years.

Electricity unit rates will rise by 13.5% while standing charges will increase by 12%, adding an average of €18.16 per month - about €218 a year - to a typical household’s bill. Dual fuel customers will see an average increase of 6.6%.

The company cited increased network costs, higher wholesale prices, and the greater cost of doing business as key factors behind the move.

Prices for the supplier’s 270,000 gas customers remain unchanged.

10/09/2025: Electric Ireland is reducing gas prices by 4% for 140,000 customers starting 1 November, saving the average household €57.56 annually.

This follows several previous price cuts since 2023 for both gas and electricity. The company’s 1.1 million electricity customers will not face a price increase.

This relief for Electric Ireland customers comes as other energy suppliers have recently raised tariffs.

09/09/2025: Energia will increase electricity prices by up to 12.1% from 9 October, adding over €200 to annual bills for many customers.

Standard tariffs will rise 10.9% (€205 a year) while Smart Meter plans will see the biggest jump at 12.1% (€193). Dual fuel customers will pay about 6% more (€204).

The CRU has warned that more households could fall into arrears this winter as government energy credits end, urging consumers to compare tariffs and switch to cheaper deals.

2/09/2025: National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company behind the National Broadband Plan (NBP), is launching a new 5Gbps broadband service in rural Ireland, with some homes benefiting from the rollout as early as October 2025.

This upgrade is a huge boost for the NBP, which is already providing some of Ireland’s fastest internet speeds, ranging from 500Mbps to 2Gbps across some of Ireland.

The new 5 Gigabit service will more than double the current top speed and provide communities in the NBP rollout area with some of the fastest broadband globally. This is expected to ramp up economic growth, innovation, and social inclusion in rural areas.

27/08/2025: Households could see electricity bills climb from October 1st, as the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) confirmed higher charges to fund upgrades to Ireland’s electricity network.

The change may add around €2.41 a month to standing charges, or €29 a year to the average domestic bill. Standing charges cover the cost of maintaining and expanding the grid, and are paid to EirGrid and ESB Networks.

The regulator says the increase is needed to meet growing demand and ensure a cleaner, more reliable electricity supply.

While suppliers can decide whether to absorb or pass on the rise, most homes are likely to see higher bills, and consumers are being urged to compare tariffs and manage usage where possible to limit the impact.

21/08/2025: Irish Life Health will increase the cost of its adult policies by an average of 3%. It’s the third rise this year, following hikes in January (3.5%) and April (2%). The October change could add €25 – €70 to annual premiums, depending on the plan.

Following a 6.6% rise in April, Laya will raise prices by an average of 4.5% while retiring ten existing policies. Customers on retired plans will be moved to equivalent cover at renewal, but are free to switch to other options.

Both insurers cite medical inflation and rising claims as key drivers of the increases, while policyholders are being urged to review cover and compare alternatives ahead of renewal.

04/08/2025: The CRU has confirmed the 2025/26 Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy will reduce by 38% to €2.01 per month (around €24 per year) from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026.

The drop in October is largely due to higher wholesale electricity prices and strong renewable generation, reducing the need for financial support.

The levy, which is used to subsidise the generation of electricity from wind farms and solar panel operations, fluctuates depending on the cost of wholesale energy. The change comes into effect each year on 1 October.