Electricity prices set to rise by €41

Regulator says increase will help finance investments by ESB Networks and EirGrid in the network and infrastructure. 
Electricity prices are set to rise by more than €40 after the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) approved an increase in network charges.

Electricity prices are set to rise by more than €40 after the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) approved an increase in network charges.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 - 14:03
Martin Claffey

Electricity prices are set to rise by more than €40 after the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) approved an increase in network charges.

The CRU approved the increases as it looks to help finance investments by ESB Networks and EirGrid in the network and infrastructure. 

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