Budget 2026: 9% Vat rate on gas and electricity should remain – Jack Chambers 

Public expenditure minister said the 9% rate should be retained to prevent further price hikes for consumers

The call to keep the 9% rate comes after price hike announcements from energy companies SSE Airtricity, Bord Gáis Energy, Pinergy, Flogas, and Energia. Stock picture

A 9% Vat rate on gas and electricity should be retained in October’s budget to prevent further price hikes for consumers, public expenditure minister Jack Chambers has said.

Mr Chambers said the Government had previously extended the lower Vat rate in April, with it due to expire next month. He said: