SFA warns over ‘crippling’ increases

THE Government must step in to stop “crippling” increases in the price of gas, electricity and petrol, the Small Firms Association (SFA) said yesterday.

The group called for a new business-friendly energy policy that would help ease the pain currently felt by business and consumers.

SFA director Pat Delaney said recent hikes in energy costs would damage businesses and increase the threat of an economic slowdown.