Budget 2027 Becomes Ireland's Inflation Lifeline as Harris Signals Tax Relief and the 8th Energy Provider Hikes Prices

€230 — the annual hit on dual-fuel households from Energia's latest price rise, making it the eighth energy provider to raise tariffs this year as wholesale gas costs have doubled year-on-year.

Money Moves

• Energia raises bills for 290,000 customers — Average electricity up 4.73% (€87/year), gas up 9.38% (€143/year), effective October 12. EV and smart tariff users face steeper jumps of 20–30% during off-peak hours.
• **Harris commits to four...