'Very Unwelcome News' for Consumers as Power NI and Firmus Energy Announce Price Increases

Northern Ireland energy suppliers announce new price hikes in response to Middle East crisis

Half a million Power NI customers set for 6.2% increase next month, with gas customers on the Ten Towns network facing a 15.65% hike.

'Very unwelcome news' for consumers as Power NI and firmus energy announce price increases

Consumers are urged to think how they pay for their energy with two of the province’s main suppliers announcing significant price hikes on Friday (May 29).

Gas and electricity prices: Price increase for Power NI and Firmus customers

Both suppliers have said the increase is due to higher global energy and gas prices.

NI energy providers announce summer gas and electricity price hikes

Energy prices are due to rise again from July 1

Power NI announces 6.2 per cent electricity price rise from July

Households across the North are set to see an increase in their electricity bills after Power NI announced a 6.2 per cent rise in its residential unit price. The increase, which will come into effect from July 1, 2026, follows what the company described as sustained rises in global gas prices, alongside higher network and market-related charges. According to Power NI, the change will add around £5 per month to the average household electricity b…

Gas and electricity prices to rise

firmus energy has announced an increase on their regulated gas tariffs of 15.65%, for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns gas network areas, effective from 01 July 2026. The Ten Towns area includes Antrim, Armagh, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Banbridge, Coleraine, Craigavon (including L