Charity warns Bord Gáis off further price hike

The country’s largest charity has warned against further hikes in gas and electricity prices as Bord Gáis customers wait to hear if the energy regulator will approve plans for a 7% increase in charges.

Charity warns Bord Gáis off further price hike

The Society of St Vincent de Paul says it has seen requests for help with fuel costs treble in four years, forcing it to spend a record e10.37m clearing bills and buying oil and coal for people in need in 2011.

Figures for 2012 are still being compiled from the charity’s 1,200 local chapters, but its head of social justice, John-Mark McCafferty, said the demand was still high.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited