Northern Ireland’s second biggest energy supplier, SSE Airtricity, is set to increase its standard variable electricity tariff by 4% from 1 November 2025.
A typical SSE Airtricity credit customer on a standard variable tariff will see their bill rise by around £45 per year.
Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy at the Consumer Council said: “From November, those SSE customers on a standard variable rate will see their annual electricity cost increase to around £1,227. While this is unwelcome news for SSE consumers, we are aware the main drivers for this are rising network and operator-related charges.
Raymond added: “We would encourage consumers to think about the way they pay for their energy and see if they can reduce their energy costs. Being on a standard tariff and paying on receipt of a bill is the most expensive way to pay for your electricity. Switching payment option, changing billing method, or even switching supplier may save you money.”
The Consumer Council’s website has a free independent energy price comparison tool which empowers consumers to compare all electricity and gas tariffs across Northern Ireland in one place: Electricity price comparison tool | Consumer Council
For consumers who do not have internet access or would like additional support in checking energy tariffs, call our team on 0800 121 6022 or email contact@consumercouncil.org.uk.
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