Large increase in people considering switching utility providers to save money

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The number of people who said they are now considering switching electricity or gas providers jumped to 58% from 42% last year. 

There has been a significant jump in the number of people willing to switch utility providers in order to get a better deal, a new report from PTSB has found. 

According to a survey in PTSB’s latest Reflecting Ireland report, 58% of consumers are considering switching electricity and/or gas providers this year in order to save money, up from 42% last year.