SSE Airtricity announces 6.2% price hike for customers
Annual bills will jump by £76 from August as wholesale energy costs push typical costs to £1,305
SSE Airtricity, Northern Ireland’s second largest electricity supplier, has announced that it will increase electricity tariffs by 6.2% from 1 August 2026. This will add around £76 a year to the annual bill of a typical credit customer and standard-rate keypad customer.
Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy Policy at the Consumer Council, said: “From August, approximately 134,000 homes in Northern Ireland will see their annual electricity cost increase, bringing the average annual electricity bill for a typical credit and keypad customer to around £1,305.
“While this is disappointing for households, the rise reflects the recent increase in energy wholesale costs.
“Any SSE Airtricity customers who are struggling to pay their electricity bills or top up their keypad meter should contact their supplier without delay to get advice and support.”
Furthermore, 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 methods, 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
For consumers who do not have internet access or would like additional support on checking energy tariffs, call the Consumer Council team on 0800 121 6022. You can also contact the team via email: [email protected]