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Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
October 3, 2026Euro's dollar resilience faces energy price, political risk tests - Reuters
Euro's dollar resilience faces energy price, political risk tests Reuters
September 29, 2026Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise
The war in Iran is having a practical impact on people across the island as energy prices continue to climb.
September 28, 2026Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland
Motoring organisation the RAC says it expects the average UK diesel price to hit a new record high over the weekend.
September 25, 2026UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
September 23, 2026COMMENTARY: Morning Bid: As oil swoons, AI recharges - Reuters
COMMENTARY: Morning Bid: As oil swoons, AI recharges Reuters
September 22, 2026Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
September 18, 2026Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
September 16, 2026US oil export ban unlikely to lower energy prices, Interior secretary says - Reuters
US oil export ban unlikely to lower energy prices, Interior secretary says Reuters
September 14, 2026UK economy grew faster than expected in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
September 11, 2026ECB's hawkish stance and rising energy prices prompt expectations of further rate hikes - Reuters
ECB's hawkish stance and rising energy prices prompt expectations of further rate hikes Reuters
September 11, 2026Are interest rates on the way up again?
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.
September 10, 2026Buy now or wait and hope? Families face gamble on heating oil
The price of heating oil has almost doubled in 12 months following the conflict in the Middle East.
September 10, 2026Brent oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies, stoking supply fears - Reuters
Brent oil tops $100 as Middle East conflict intensifies, stoking supply fears Reuters
September 9, 2026Morning Bid: Diesel the real spoiler for US inflation doves - Reuters
Morning Bid: Diesel the real spoiler for US inflation doves Reuters
September 7, 2026Bond selloff deepens as rising energy prices stoke inflation fears - Reuters
Bond selloff deepens as rising energy prices stoke inflation fears Reuters
September 1, 2026SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October
The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.
August 28, 2026Energy prices to rise to three-year high
Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years
August 26, 2026Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
August 25, 2026Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
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Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect. Northern Ireland's largest provider of natural gas, SSE Airtricity, incr
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Childminder facing 'severe financial burden' as heating oil costs rise
Many households across Northern Ireland continue to be hit with high prices for home heating oil, with one woman saying there is a "severe" financial burden on childminders. The war in Iran is having
Diesel prices exceed £2 a litre at hundreds of forecourts across Scotland
Conflict in the Ukraine and the Middle East have driven up prices on forecourts The price of diesel has exceeded £2 a litre at hundreds of Scottish forecourts, according to analysis by BBC Scotland N
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
The Bank of Japan has been raising the rate since 2024, when it stood at minus 0.1% Japan's central bank has raised its main interest rate to a fresh 31-year high as it continues to move away from de
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Policymakers at the Bank of England are expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite price rises accelerating due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East. The nine-member Monetary Policy Co
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AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The UK's economy grew faster than expected in July partly helped by businesses using artificial intelligence (AI). The economy expanded by 0.4%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas
Are interest rates on the way up again?
There's nothing like talk of energy prices and potential higher borrowing costs to remind us that the summer holidays are well and truly over. Surging oil prices have been pushing up what drivers pay
Buy now or wait and hope? Families face gamble on heating oil
John Craggs, 73, from Wigtoft, near Boston, checks the amount of heating oil in his tank As the summer draws to a close, families who rely on fuel oil to heat their homes are facing a dilemma. The p
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SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19% from October
Northern Ireland's largest provider of natural gas, SSE Airtricity, is to increase its prices by almost 19% from 1 October for its 200,000 domestic and small business customers. It means the annual g
Energy prices to rise to three-year high
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years, under a price cap to be announced by the industry regulator on Wednesday. The cap will r
Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
The fallout from the war in Iran cranked up the heat on households last month as energy bills rose - how uncomfortable could inflation get from here? The first thing to remember is that a small amoun
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
UK interest rates are expected to be held at 3.75% for a fifth time by Bank of England policymakers. Uncertainty over the the global political and economic outlook, and the impact on prices, means th
Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
Over the year, the Fuel and Light group increased by the most at 19.0% Energy prices are up by 19% and retail prices indices (RPI) inflation rose to 4.3%, according to a new report. Guernsey's RPI a
'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
After a period of respite home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have climbed The price of home heating oil is on the rise again after a period of respite. Consumer Council for Northern Ireland