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08/03/2018
SSE Announces Rise In Gas Prices In Greater Belfast
Gas prices in the greater Belfast area are to increase, SSE Airtricity has confirmed.
The 7.8% rise, which comes into effect on 01 April, is to affect approximately 150,000 customers.
Richard Williams, Head of Energy at the Consumer Council, said that while it is "unwelcome news" consumers are paying a price that reflects the increased cost of supplying gas.
He said: "Now is a good time for consumers to take control of all their energy bills and review all their energy costs, including electricity. The Consumer Council's free online Energy Price Comparison Tool lets consumers compare gas and electricity tariffs currently available with all suppliers. Switching payment, changing billing method or implementing simple energy efficiency measures, can also help save money. We have lots of resources to help; including a step by step switching guide and energy efficiency advice."
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The 7.8% rise, which comes into effect on 01 April, is to affect approximately 150,000 customers.
Richard Williams, Head of Energy at the Consumer Council, said that while it is "unwelcome news" consumers are paying a price that reflects the increased cost of supplying gas.
He said: "Now is a good time for consumers to take control of all their energy bills and review all their energy costs, including electricity. The Consumer Council's free online Energy Price Comparison Tool lets consumers compare gas and electricity tariffs currently available with all suppliers. Switching payment, changing billing method or implementing simple energy efficiency measures, can also help save money. We have lots of resources to help; including a step by step switching guide and energy efficiency advice."
(CD/MH)
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