firmus energy has today announced, a reduction of 11.84% on their regulated gas tariff for domestic and small business customers in the Ten Towns network.
There will be no change to the regulated tariffs for SSE Airtricity Gas Supply in the Greater Belfast and West gas networks.
The firmus energy tariff reduction is effective from 1 April 2025 and means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will be reduced by around £136. Customers with a prepayment gas meter (PAYG) will see their typical costs reduce by around £133 per year.
This announcement follows previous tariff decreases from firmus energy during 2023 and 2024. The reduction will be welcomed by around 70,000 domestic and small business firmus energy gas customers in the Ten Towns gas network area.
Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy Policy at the Consumer Council said:
“This gas tariff decrease is very welcome news but gas wholesale markets still remain very volatile due to various factors. We have worked closely with the Utility Regulator and regulated supply companies over the past few years on providing additional support and protection for consumers facing high energy prices. This work to support and protect consumers will continue,” he added.
Energy prices are still well above pre-pandemic levels, and the Consumer Council is urging anyone whois struggling to pay their energy bills or top-up their meters to contact their supplier directly as suppliers have indicated that they are keen to offer their customers help and support.
The Consumer Council’s website has advice and information on how to save money by being more energy efficient at home, and information on organisations who can help if you are struggling to keep on top of energy bills; Support with energy costs.
For consumers who do not have internet access or would like additional support in checking energy tariffs, call our team on 0800 121 6022.