SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October

BBC Business Friday 28 August 2026, 10:05 UTC 1 min read

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The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.

SSE Airtricity (ORG) Belfast (LOCATION)

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SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October

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