Electricity prices 350 a year dearer in this country than European average
Briefly

Ireland has the highest electricity prices in the EU, with consumers paying about €350 more annually than the average EU household. The country has seen a significant surge in energy bills, influenced largely by geopolitical events such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Recent increases from providers like SSE Airtricity have exacerbated the situation, with inflation in energy costs affecting hundreds of thousands of households. Despite some companies freezing prices, the general trend reflects a stark reality for Irish consumers who contend with continuously rising energy costs.
Germany reasons an average household pays around €350 more for their electricity each year compared to our European neighbours. This highlights significant cost discrepancies.
With SSE Airtricity announcing hikes in both electricity and gas bills, impacting hundreds of thousands of consumers, the energy crisis shows no signs of abating.
Read at Irish Independent
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