Bord Gáis Energy announces price increase for residential customers

Bord Gáis Energy announces 2026 price increase for residential customers

Bord Gáis Energy today announced changes to its residential electricity and gas prices, effective from 9 October 2026. The changes reflect sustained increases in the cost of supplying energy including higher network charges, continued volatility in wholesale energy markets and broader inflationary pressures. 

Increases in gas and electricity unit rates and standing charges will result in a typical residential electricity customer’s bill increasing by 8.8% or €14.75 per month and the typical residential gas customer’s bill increasing by 9.3% or €11.67 per month*. A typical dual fuel household bill will increase by 9.1% or €26.42 per month* . (These changes also reflect the reduction in the PSO levy on electricity bills from 1 October, as announced by the CRU**). 

Catherine Lonergan, Director of Customer and Commercial at Bord Gáis Energy, said: 

"We recognise that this announcement will be unwelcome for customers and increasing prices is never a decision taken lightly. Global conflicts resulting in higher wholesale gas costs, together with rising network charges, mean a price increase is now necessary. This is our first gas price increase in four years, and we continue to offer the lowest gas standing charge in the market."

"We remain focused on delivering value for customers with Smart plans, My Insights tool and great solar offers all helping to reduce energy bills. We’re investing in the capabilities, innovation and infrastructure to support Ireland's energy transition."

"We encourage anyone experiencing financial difficulty to contact us so we can work with them to find the most appropriate support, such as flexible payment arrangements or access to our Energy Support Fund." 

Residential gas customers will see their unit rate increase by 10.6% and standing charge increase by 7%. Residential electricity customers will see their unit rate increase by 9.1% and standing charge increase by 7.2%. Bord Gáis Energy has a range of supports available for customers, including flexible payment arrangements, prepay and Level Pay options, a dedicated arrears support team and access to its Energy Support Fund.

^{*These figures are based on a typical annual consumption of 4,200 kWh for electricity and 11,000 kWh for gas (as defined by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities) and Bord Gáis Energy’s standard Urban 24-hour electricity tariff and standard gas tariff.} 

^{**The PSO levy is to reduce to €0.51 (ex VAT) per month from 1 October. This has been reflected in the above calculations for electricity bills.}