SSE Airtricity announces gas price reduction in Northern Ireland from next month
Household gas customers could see savings of £82.73 annually
An energy provider in Northern Ireland has announced a reduction in gas prices from next month.
SSE Airtricity has confirmed it will reduce its regulated natural gas prices by 8.47% from October 1. The price reduction applies for all regulated domestic and small business customers.
When applied, household gas customers could see savings of £82.73 annually, equivalent to £1.59 weekly based on average consumption.
SSE Airtricity is a price controlled regulated supplier of natural gas to over 200,000 home and small business customers in Northern Ireland. This price change is as a result of adjustments between the forecasted and actual costs of delivering regulated gas to customers in Northern Ireland.
The announcement follows a regulated tariff review by the Utility Regulator Northern Ireland. The company also consulted with the Department for the Economy (DofE) and the Consumer Council of Northern Ireland (CCNI) as part of the review.
Stephen Gallagher, Managing Director SSE Airtricity said: “I’m pleased to be sharing this news with our customers today. We know energy costs remain a primary concern for customers across Northern Ireland, so this price reduction will hopefully provide some welcome relief for many gas customers.
“As always, we would encourage anyone who is experiencing difficulty with their energy bills to contact us and we will work with them to find a solution together.”
Customers seeking advice on their natural gas bills or direct debit payments can speak to the SSE Airtricity Customer Services team on 0345 900 5253 or contact us online by visiting www.airtricitygasni.com.
For free and independent advice on how to save energy can contact NI Energy Advice Line on 0800 111 4455 or the Consumer Council on 0800 121 6022.
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