Why is Bord Gáis Energy increasing prices?
A continued increases in network costs, the impact of wholesale energy markets and the higher cost of doing business is driving increased electricity prices.
Bord Gáis Energy has announced a price increase for residential electricity customers, in response to continued increases in network costs, the impact of wholesale energy markets and the higher cost of doing business.
Prices for Bord Gáis Energy’s 270,000 gas customers remain unchanged and Bord Gáis Energy continues to offer the lowest gas standing charge in the market.
Unit rates for electricity will increase by 13.5% while the standing charges will rise by 12%, from 12 October 2025. This will increase a typical bill for Bord Gáis Energy electricity customers by an average of €18.16 per month. Click here to view the updated unit rates and tariffs.
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