BBC Business
Firmus Energy Raises Prices, Blames Middle East Conflict (Because of Course)
Firmus Energy blames Middle East conflict for raising gas prices, because global markets are the new boogeyman.
2026-09-04
BBC Business
2026-08-28
BBC Business
Northern Ireland's Gas Prices to Jump 19%, Because the Middle East Said So
SSE Airtricity hikes gas prices by 19% in Northern Ireland, citing Middle East chaos and wholesale costs, leaving households and small businesses to foot the bill.
2026-08-26
BBC Politics
Ofgem Announces Price Cap Rise, Because Winter Was Getting Too Comfortable
Ofgem raises the energy price cap by 4% to a three-year high, because winter wasn't already expensive enough.
2026-07-07
BBC Business
Budget Energy Joins the 'Let's Hike Prices' Club with 9.5% Increase, Because Wholesale Markets Are Feeling Dramatic
Budget Energy raises prices by 9.5%, blaming market volatility, while customers brace for another hit to their wallets - because apparently, all five suppliers decided now was the perfect time to join the price hike party.
2026-05-30
BBC Business
Power NI and Firmus Announce Bill Increases, Blame 'Elevated Wholesale Prices' (Also Known as The Middle East Doing What It Does)
Power NI and Firmus customers will pay more for energy starting July 1, because geopolitics has a way of making your heating bills feel like a hostage negotiation.
2026-04-26
BBC Business
Jersey's Inflation Dips to 2.7%, Because Everything Is Fine Except Heating Oil, Alcohol, Beef, and Coffee
Jersey's inflation eases to 2.7%, as heating oil spikes 31.9%, booze costs more, and beef becomes a luxury item.
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