Click Energy hikes electricity prices for 26k NI customers
The cost is rising by 28.2%.
Last updated 7th Sep 2022
The smallest of Northern Ireland’s five electricity suppliers has announced a price increase for its’ 26,000 Northern Ireland customers.
Click Energy says the costs for billpayers will be rising 28.2 per cent from October 1st, meaning the typical annual cost for a household will increase by £269.
The news comes the day after Firmus Energy announced a 56 per cent rise in their gas prices, while last week, SSE Airtricity also announced gas and electricity price hikes for Northern Ireland customers.
"Disappointment to Click Energy customers"
“The increase is due to the continuing rise of wholesale energy costs,” said Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy Policy at The Consumer Council.
“However, this news will still come as a big disappointment to Click Energy customers as it is its second increase since July, and it comes at a time when many are experiencing extreme pressures on their household budgets with significant rises in home heating oil, natural gas, coal, grocery, and transport fuel costs.
“With every price announcement it becomes more apparent that Northern Ireland consumers need more support. While the £400 payment announced by the Chancellor will be a help when it arrives, it will not be enough to help Northern Ireland consumers through the winter ahead.
“We urge anyone who is struggling to pay their energy bills or top-up their meters to contact their supplier without delay. We also encourage consumers to think about ways they can reduce their energy costs through energy efficiency and, if possible, try to save money over the next few weeks to cover energy costs during the coming winter.
“We also recommend that electricity consumers shop around to ensure they are on the best energy deal. Click Energy has no exit fees on its tariffs anymore, therefore none will apply to customers that switch supplier before 30 September 2022. To support consumers in the switching process, the Consumer Council’s website has an independent energy price comparison tool for households to help them get the best deal.”
"Not a decision we have taken lightly"
A Click Energy spokesperson said: “We are fully aware that this is very unwelcome news for our customer base. This is not a decision we have taken lightly, especially in light of other recent price hikes.
“Tariffs are set as a direct consequence of prices on the global market and are completely beyond our control.
“We know this is a very difficult time for many and we encourage any of our customers who need support to call our dedicated team to discuss ways in which we can help.”