Electricity costs continue to put pressure on households, with new figures showing a sharp rise in the number of people behind on their energy bills. According to data from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities, 319,459 electricity customers were in arrears in December 2025. This marks an increase of more than 20% compared to December … Read more
A record number of Irish households are struggling to pay their energy bills, with over 300,000 homes in arrears on electricity payments by the end of May, new figures reveal. The concerning statistics show 301,000 households behind on electricity bills, while another 175,000 domestic gas customers and over 27,000 small businesses are also in arrears. … Read more
Household electricity bills are set to increase by up to €8.42 a month over the next year, RTE reported. This rise is attributed to the energy regulator’s adjustment of network charges. The Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has justified the increase, stating that network charges are essential for ongoing investments in the electricity … Read more