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Energia price increase from 12 October: what to do
Energia is raising prices from 12 October 2026: the average electricity bill goes up 4.73% (€87 a year), gas 9.38% (€142 a year), and dual fuel 6.73% (€230 a year). Gas standing charges don't change. Ask Energia for their loyalty offer before the 12th and compare it with the market.
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| Electricity, average annual bill | +4.73% (€87 a year) | |
| Gas, average annual bill | +9.38% (€142 a year) | |
| Gas standing charge | No change | |
| Dual fuel, average annual bill | +6.73% (€230 a year) | |
| From | 12 October 2026 |
How to do it yourself
- 1Find your plan and whether you're in contract
Your bill or Energia's app shows your plan name, your unit rate, your standing charge and your contract end date. If you're out of contract, you can leave without a fee and you have the most leverage.
- 2Work out what the rise costs you, and what others would charge
Use the calculator above for your extra cost. Then check the cheapest price for your usage on a CRU-accredited comparison site (bonkers.ie, switcher.ie or powertoswitch.ie). Note the name, the unit rate and the yearly cost: that's your bargaining number.
- 3Ask Energia for their best price to keep you, in writing
Contact Energia and ask for the loyalty or retention team. Say you've had the price increase notice, you're comparing suppliers, and give the competing yearly cost. Ask for their offer in writing: unit rate, standing charge, any discount and how long it lasts, and any exit fee.
- 4Compare like for like
Put both offers on your own usage: unit rate × your kWh, plus the standing charge, minus any discount for as long as it actually lasts. A big discount on a high unit rate can cost more than a smaller discount on a low one.
- 5Decide before 12 October
Take the better of the two. If you switch, the new supplier does everything, your supply isn't interrupted, and you have a cooling-off period to change your mind. If you stay, make sure the new rate is confirmed on your account.
Hi, I'm a Energia customer on [your plan], account number [number]. I've had your notice of the price increase from 12 October. I'm comparing suppliers, and for my usage [other supplier] would cost about €[amount] a year. Before I decide, could you tell me in writing the best rate you can offer to keep me: the unit rate, the standing charge, any discount and how long it lasts, and any exit fee? Thanks, [Your name]
- Discounts that only last 12 months: the rate after that is what you'll pay next year.
- A higher discount on a higher unit rate. Compare the yearly cost on your usage, not the percentage.
- Exit fees if you're mid-way through a fixed-term contract. There's no fee at the end of one.
- Conditions on the price, like paperless billing or direct debit.
Or let Cara do it
- 1Reads your bill: plan, unit rate, usage and contract end date.
- 2Emails Energia for their best price to keep you, and prices your usage with the other suppliers.
- 3Tells you plainly which is cheaper. Nothing changes until you say YES, and you accept any new contract yourself.
Nothing is switched, ordered or paid for without your YES. Cara never asks for passwords or card details.
What people ask
When does the Energia price increase start?
12 October 2026.
How much is the Energia increase?
Energia says the average electricity bill rises 4.73% (€87 a year, €1.67 a week), gas 9.38% (€142 a year), and dual fuel 6.73% (€230 a year). Gas standing charges don't change.
Does Energia give loyalty offers?
Customers on askaboutmoney.com report Energia offering loyalty discounts or credit when asked. Offers vary by customer; get yours in writing and compare it on your usage.
How do I contact Energia by email?
Energia's customer email for homes is homeenquiries@energia.ie. Include your account number and ask for the answer in writing.
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Sources
Figures are the supplier's own announcement, or the national press reporting it, as linked. Your own cost depends on your plan and usage; the calculator works it out from your bill.