Electricity costs climb again as households face higher winter energy bills

CSO data shows electricity prices rising again after months of decline, with households warned of higher bills this winter

The energy regulator, the CRU, is likely to propose another increase in network fees for the upkeep of the electricity grid. Picture David Creedon

Wholesale electricity prices crept higher last month ending five consecutive months of decline.,

New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows wholesale electricity prices rose by 4.6% last month but was 10.3% lower than July 2024.