Price change information
Helping you understand the latest price changes
We know energy pricing can be complex, and we want to make it easier for you to understand what’s changing, why it’s happening, and how we’re here to support you.
What’s changing and when?
From 12 October 2025, Bord Gáis Energy will increase:
- Electricity unit rates by 13.5%
- Electricity standing charges by 12%. This is the first electricity price increase in three years, and will result in an average increase of €18.16 per month for a typical residential electricity customer.
- Gas prices remain unchanged for our gas customers, and we continue to offer the lowest gas standing charge in the market.
Why are electricity prices increasing?
There are several factors driving this change:
- Continued increases in network charges
- The impact of wholesale energy markets
- The higher cost of doing business
While we’ve worked hard to absorb costs in the past, including covering network charges in 2024 which saved households an average of €100 on electricity and €75 on gas, we now need to adjust prices to reflect current market conditions.
Frequently asked questions about pricing changes
This section covers the most common queries about upcoming changes to pricing.
Yes, Pay As You Go electricity customers will be affected by the price change.
The new Pay As You Go (PAYG) electricity rates will apply from 12 October 2025. Click here for full details on the updated rates.
When you buy credit, your receipt will include a 60-digit Power Code instead of the usual 20 digits. Please enter the full 60-digit code into your meter to update your electricity rate.
If you see a rejection message, such as 'Rejected Wrong Tar', please contact us on 01 611 01 01.
If you've concerns about paying your energy bill, see our FAQ Support with paying bills.
PAYG gas customers are not affected.
The price change will increase a typical electricity bill by an average of €18.16 per month.
Regrettably, the price change will increase a typical electricity bill by an average of €18.16 per month. Unit rates for electricity will increase by 13.5% while the standing charges will rise by 12%, from 12 October 2025.
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.
For further information, see Our Tariffs Explained.
If you've concerns about paying your energy bill, see our FAQ Support with paying bills.
The increase to electricity unit rates and standing charges is effective from 12 October 2025.
The increase to electricity unit rates and standing charges is effective from 12 October 2025. Click here to view the updated unit rates and tariffs.
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.
Bord Gáis Energy has a range of advice services and supports in place to help customers. If you've concerns about paying your energy bill, see our FAQ Support with paying bills.
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.
Bord Gáis Energy has a range of advice services and supports in place to help customers. If you've concerns about paying your energy bill, see our FAQ Support with paying bills.
Bills will be split between consumption up to 11 October 2025 at the previous rates and consumption from 12 October 2025 at the new rates.
Your bill covers energy used before and after the price change on 12 October 2025. That’s why you’ll see two date ranges:
- Before the change – This shows your usage and charges at the old rates (up to 11 October 2025).
- After the change – This shows your usage and charges at the new rates (from 12 October 2025).
If your bill is more than one page, these details might appear across both the first and second pages.
Click here to view the updated unit rates and tariffs. If you've concerns about paying your energy bill, see our FAQ Support with paying bills.
Are you on the right plan?
Your energy needs may have changed. Whether you're working from home, using more electricity in winter, or just want to reduce your costs, we can help you find a plan that suits your lifestyle.
- Compare your usage in your online account
- Explore smart, EV and green energy plans
- Check out our smart home products and services
Energy saving tips
We’ve lots of practical tips to help you reduce your energy usage and lower your bills.
- General energy-saving advice for your home
- Smart product recommendations
- Home upgrade ideas
Concerns about paying your bill?
We understand these are uncertain times. If you're struggling, please reach out. We’ll work with you to find a solution that suits your needs.
- Moving to Level Pay (spread your payments evenly over 12 months)
- Setting up scheduled payments (a recurring payment on a weekly or monthly basis, in addition to your existing payment method)
- Installing a Pay As You Go meter
- Setting up a payment plan
We offer a Special Services Register for gas and electricity customers who are particularly vulnerable to disconnection during the winter months, such as customers who have a disability, or those who are over 66 and living alone. If you wish to register for special services, please fill out our online form.
We also offer a Priority Services Register for electricity customers who are critically dependent on electrically-powered equipment, which may include life-protecting devices, assistive technologies, to support independent living and medical equipment. If you wish to register for priority services, please fill out our online form.
Customers can also contact the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), who provide information and assist customers with putting budget plans in place. MABS is a national, free, independent, confidential, and non-judgemental service for people in debt or at risk of getting into debt and it is funded by the Department of Social Protection. View their website for further information.
If you receive Social Welfare payments, you can spread the cost of your energy bills by paying regular amounts towards your bills. The money is then deducted from your weekly Social Welfare payment. You can avail of this through An Post’s Household Budget Scheme.
Certain social welfare and state pension recipients may also be entitled to the government's Fuel Allowance. A Fuel Allowance is a means-tested payment to help with the cost of heating your home during the winter months. You can get the Fuel Allowance if you're getting a long-term social welfare payment and are unable to provide for your heating needs from your own resources. The Fuel Allowance season normally begins in late September of each year and ends in April. See gov.ie for more information.
Common questions about payment
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