SSE Airtricity Gas have announced a reduction of 22.8 per cent on their regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers in Greater Belfast and West networks.

The reductions are effective from 1 April 2024 and will mean that annual gas bill for households with a credit meter will reduce by around £320 per year. For those customers with a prepayment gas meter (PAYG) in the Greater Belfast and West networks, they will see their typical costs reduce by around £316.

The reduction in SSE's gas tariff aligns with today's announcement from Power NI, which includes a reduction in its electricity tariffs.

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Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy Policy at the Consumer Council, said: "These tariff decreases are welcome news as they indicate a downward trend in wholesale energy prices. We work closely with the Utility Regulator and regulated supply companies to help protect and support consumers during price increases and we also ensure that that any cost savings are passed onto consumers as soon as possible during price decreases.

"We know from our research that most consumers in Northern Ireland are still really worried about home energy prices. We urge anyone who is struggling to pay their energy bills or top-up their meters to contact their supplier directly for help and support.

"Now that there is some change in electricity prices with the regulated and unregulated suppliers, we encourage consumers to use our free online Energy Price Comparison Tools to check that they are on the best deal or if they could save money by switching supplier, billing method or tariff."