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All the news, views and analysis published by the Irish Examiner on the issue of local and international energy prices and supply chains.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The Commission for Regulation of Utilities said competition in Ireland’s retail electricity and gas markets was functioning reasonably well and generating rivalry among companies.</p>

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Energy suppliers not making 'excessive' profits from soaring gas and electricity prices, watchdog says

CRU report also suggests the average household could save €395 for electricity and €184 for gas a year by switching their tariffs

<p>Adi Roche has been working with, and advocating for, the victims of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster for decades. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

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Nuclear option: Adi Roche says Ireland should commit to renewables rather than nukes

<p>The Shannon hydroelectric scheme at Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, should inspire the present generation to find solutions to Ireland's current energy crisis. File picture </p>

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Nuclear option: Cork TD says reversing Ireland's ban on nuclear energy is crucial for our future

Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant

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Nuclear option: Could Ireland emulate Finland’s energy model?

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Nuclear option is back on the table — but politicians and the public will take some convincing

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Bid to end Ireland's 1999 ban reignites nuclear power debate

Ireland-France electricity cable delayed until the end of 2028

Ireland-France electricity cable delayed until the end of 2028

Celtic Interconnector subsea cable between Knockraha in East Cork and La Martyre in Brittany was supposed to go live this year

Sun, 10 May, 2026

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?

Questions over energy security, renewables, and political support are fuelling renewed debate around nuclear power in Ireland

Listen | Fri, 08 May, 2026

Nodding donkey in the desert, Kingdom of Bahrain

National Oil Reserve Agency boss: Middle East conflict has caused 'absolute uncertainty'

NORA generally holds 90 days’ worth of oil reserves – the release of those barrels would reduce that reserve to roughly 80 days

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Richmond Village housing development

Taoiseach accused of 'gutless' response to rising energy prices

Micheál Martin defended the Government's record on the cost of living during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

Wed, 06 May, 2026

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Taoiseach: We should 'seriously examine' nuclear power

Speaking in Armenia, Micheál Martin said that Ireland relies too much on imported energy

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI

Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI

So far this year, there has been a record 25,000 grant applications

Mon, 04 May, 2026

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Prepay Power hikes bills as over one million households warned of rising energy costs

Energy supplier announces price increases citing rising wholesale costs, with further hikes expected across the market in coming weeks

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Protest at Whitegate refinery in Cork officially stood down; Cabinet to meet on Sunday

Gardaí to change approach to protests in wake of Whitegate fuel blockade

'I think we would see a far different approach if we had [a blockade] this weekend' – Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Energy costs

One in seven households struggle with energy bills as ESRI urges targeted supports

Study finds widespread energy affordability challenges and suggests targeted supports could reduce costs while better helping vulnerable households

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin

Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin

Taoiseach tells Dáil that EirGrid officials informed him of expected delays during last month's French Film Festival in Cork

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns

Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns

The project’s delay strengthens Ireland’s dependency on imported gas for electricity generation

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Passports at Krakow airport border control with travelers and staff in Poland

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages trigger more cancellations

Jet fuel shortages caused by the Middle East crisis could shut some regional airports, the Airports Council of Europe has warned

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Electric car purchase incentives

Government wants to 'do more' for small businesses by improving renewable energy grants

Climate minister Darragh O'Brien said he was working on improving grants for SMEs to help deal with soaring energy costs

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

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Private Wires Bill must be climate‑proofed, committee warns

Call to assess legislation for impact on emissions and household electricity bills amid concerns about benefits for large energy users, such as data centres

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

EPH Controls: From wheelbarrow beginnings to a new €15m HQ by Cork's Kinsale Road

EPH Controls: From wheelbarrow beginnings to a new €15m HQ by Cork's Kinsale Road

Cork company EPH is now the market leader in the Irish heating controls industry

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement

Government to prepare options to help reduce cost of energy bills

The Finance Minister has said the Government must look at methods like targeted grants and accessible financing

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?

ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?

Below are some of the measures deployed so ‌far by European Union governments since the disruption caused by the Middle Eastern conflict

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Electric car plugged in outside house

Home EV charger grants increase by nearly 40% so far this year

SEAI approved 9,412 grants for home electric car chargers in first three months as sales of EVs increase

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

European Union Flags

EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis

Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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EU to cut electricity taxes and boost gas reserves amid record energy price shock

Brussels outlines sweeping measures including tax reforms, gas storage coordination and subsidies to shield economies from soaring energy costs

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Tax revenues receipts

Government predicts €1.2bn budget deficit and says inflation could reach 6.7% in 2026

Department outlines scenarios showing energy disruption could push prices higher, with economic risks weighted toward downside pressures

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Chambers warns ministers 'to control their spending' as impact of Middle East war deepens

Chambers warns ministers 'to control their spending' as impact of Middle East war deepens

Spring economic forecast to be unveiled later today by finance minister and Tánaiste Simon Harris, and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Richmond Village housing development

Taoiseach denies pushing Michael Healy-Rae out of Government

Michael Healy-Rae and his brother Danny Healy-Rae voted against the Government in a confidence motion last Tuesday

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Energy bills

Household electricity prices could rise by up to 9% by summer, minister warns

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) said the volatility of market gas prices is likely to continue, making it 'impossible to predict how the retail market will react'

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest

IMF warns EU not to shield consumers and businesses from energy price spike

Government intervention should focus on lump-sum transfers to the poorest households, International Monetary Fund says

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

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Energy prices could rise sharply this autumn if Iran war continues, minister warns

Enterprise Minister warns prolonged Middle East conflict could disrupt supply chains and drive up Irish energy costs later this year

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’

Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’

Three Fianna Fáil TDs warn of growing disconnect between voters and politics, urging renewed focus on delivering tangible results

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds

$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds

Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Waiting seats for patients in the hospital

Fergus Finlay: Authentic fuel price protest was distorted by its tactics — and a torrent of abuse

Protesting reduced oil supplies by reducing oil supplies is a mad strategy, and it was accompanied by vile abuse from some of the protesters and their supporters

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Cormac O'Keeffe: Fuel protests ignite concerns over security as EU presidency nears

Cormac O'Keeffe: Fuel protests ignite concerns over security as EU presidency nears

From the contretemps between Jim O’Callaghan and Helen McEntee, to our defence capabilities, the Irish Examiner's Security Correspondent analyses the vulnerabilities exposed by the fuel protests

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Electric bill charges paper

Irish households had highest electricity prices in Europe in 2024, new study finds

Energy credits did not bring Ireland back to EU average, ESRI research found

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest

LIVE: Supply chains to take days to recover from fuel protests; Commissioner ‘absolutely appalled’ by threats to gardaí

Commissioner praises Garda response to protests while warning intimidation and threats against officers will not be tolerated

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict

Gardaí instructed to ensure access to ports and fuel depots during protests

Government and gardaí respond to ongoing fuel protests, with concerns over disruption to transport, emergency services and supply chains

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International Womens Day 2026 Conference

New mortgage interest rates drop ahead of European Central Bank meeting later this month

Sharp increase in energy prices could prompt ECB to hike interest rates when it meets later this month

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Fishing industry warns 'boats on verge of tying up' if Government does not help with fuel costs

Fishing industry warns 'boats on verge of tying up' if Government does not help with fuel costs

Industry representatives warned escalating fuel prices were placing severe pressure on Ireland’s fishing fleet and coastal economies and could leading to the grounding of offshore and inshore fleets

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

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Further fuel protests expected as major disruption continues

Second day of fuel protests brings widespread disruption, with blocked depots, traffic delays and Government criticism of escalating action

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict

Taoiseach warns fuel protesters of penalties and rules out direct talks

Taoiseach warns of legal consequences for disruptive protests while insisting Government will only engage with recognised representative groups

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

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Price of fuel ‘costing lives’, say protesters causing gridlock in Dublin

Protesters with tractors have caused gridlock in Dublin city centre over caused by the war in Iran.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Iata warns replenishing jet fuel supplies could take months even if Hormuz reopened

Iata warns replenishing jet fuel supplies could take months even if Hormuz reopened

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of retaliatory moves in the war has choked supplies of jet fuel globally

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

'There’s a real opening for it’: Cork discount store eyes rollout after early success

'There’s a real opening for it’: Cork discount store eyes rollout after early success

Owner of Cork discount retail warehouse plans store rollout

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline

Pressure on Government to tackle increasing energy costs

Department of Finance chief economist says that 'all roads lead to higher inflation and weaker growth'

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?

Today's guest, Professor Aoife Foley, says Ireland must now prioritise onshore wind

Listen | Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked

Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked

Slow-moving convoys disrupt major routes nationwide as protesters highlight fuel costs and motorists face significant delays

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

US Iran War

US searches for missing crew member as Iran urges public to find ‘enemy pilot’

The conflict, launched by the US and Israel on February 28, has rippled across the region

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026