Bord Gáis the latest energy supplier to announce significant price hikes

The company provides gas and electricity to over 513,000 residential and business customers throughout the country.

Bord Gáis has become the latest energy supplier to announce an increase in prices, in another blow to households heading into the winter months.

From October 2, the company says it will be increasing electricity bills by 34% (€48.25) and gas bills will jump by 39% (€43.80) per month. This will add €579 to the average annual electricity bill and €525.60 to the average gas bill.