Increase on home heating fuels in effect from today

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY JANUARY 24 Undated file photo of a person using a central heating thermostat. Some 36% of people in the country say their energy bills are unaffordable, a survey for Citizens Advice Scotland (Cas) by YouGov found. Issue date: Monday January 24, 2022.

A carbon tax increase will come into effect today on home heating, meaning many consumers will see further hikes to their gas or oil bill.

This tax hike comes as energy prices continue to soar, with the price of gas in every home likely rising by €1.40 per month, and home heating oil by €1.50.