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SSE Airtricity Raises Gas Prices Nearly 19% in October

8/28/2026

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SSE Airtricity will raise gas prices by almost 19% on 1 October.
The hike follows market volatility and higher wholesale gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Typical households in greater Belfast and the west gas network face annual bill increases of about £172.
Wholesale gas hit 169 pence per therm, about double pre-conflict prices, regulator said.

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SSE Airtricity will raise gas prices by almost 19% on 1 October.
The hike follows market volatility and higher wholesale gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Typical households in greater Belfast and the west gas network face annual bill increases of about £172.
Wholesale gas hit 169 pence per therm, about double pre-conflict prices, regulator said.