Charity ‘disappointed’ as gas bills to rise from next month

Household gas bills will rise from next month following a decision by the energy regulator to sanction an increase.

The 2.04% increase is, however, substantially less than the 7.22% rise Bord Gáis had sought. The increase will add close to €20 to the average annual household bill.

St Vincent de Paul last night said it was “disappointed” that the price hike had been approved.