Energy companies cut prices for new year, sparking potential winter price war

Two of Ireland’s largest energy suppliers announced price cuts to gas and electricity within minutes of each other yesterday, Black Friday, sparking a potential winter price war.

SSE Airtricity and Electric Ireland both announced reductions taking effect in January.

Electric Ireland, which has more than 130,000 gas customers, will shave 2.5% off gas prices, saving customers just over €20 per year on their gas bills.