Energy regulator to hold public forum on ESB and gas hikes

THE Commission for Energy Regulation is to hold a public forum on plans to increase gas bills by 4.2% and electricity bills by 5.8% from January 1.

Energy regulator to hold public forum on ESB and gas hikes

The commission said it had received the submissions for the increases from the ESB and Bord Gáis and was opening the proposals for consultation until November 24, after which it will consider all responses before making its decision.

“In order to assist in forming its position and as part of the consultation process, thecommission has decided this year to hold an open forum on electricity and gas tariffs,” a commission spokesman said.

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