SSE Airtricity has revealed its standard household energy prices are to increase in Northern Ireland from 01 October.

Regulated natural gas prices will increase for homes and small businesses by 10.9%, representing a £1.08 rise per week for households. household electricity prices will increase by 18.2%, or £1.66 per week.

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SSE Airtricity said the move is being made due to increases in wholesale fuel costs on global markets and rising networks charges.

David Manning, Director of Home Energy at SSE Airtricity, said: "We're disappointed we have to announce increases in our gas and electricity prices at this time. Unfortunately this decision is unavoidable due to the sustained increases in wholesale fuel and transportation costs over the last 12 months.

"However, we will continue to focus on providing our customers with the value, outstanding service and low-carbon energy they expect from us, and when we can pass on any future savings, we will."

(LM/MH)