Mixed picture for energy bills as SSE and Power NI confirm price changes

SSE and Power NI confirm energy bill changes for Northern Ireland customers, with gas prices set to decrease by 8.47% and electricity tariffs increasing by 4%. The changes, effective from October 1, follow a review by the Utility Regulator for Power NI, SSE Airtricity Gas Supply, and Firmus Energy. The SSE tariff reduction could save a typical household £94 annually, while Power NI's increase affects all customers. Firmus Energy also announced a nearly 8% gas price drop for customers in the Ten Towns area, providing savings of around £78 per year.