Wholesale electricity prices fell by more than 24% last month
While wholesale prices have softened considerably over the past 12 months, retail prices for consumers remain elevated
Energia
Sale of Energia in €2.75bn deal wins approval from European regulators
French private equity group Ardian now poised to close deal to buy electricity and gas group that supplies 20% of Irish energy
Pretax profit at retail arm of energy provider Energia declines 47%
Despite increase in customers the volume of energy sold falls
Wholesale electricity prices down 16% but consumers still facing high bills
Meanwhile, producer prices for food products increased by 3% in the year and 0.1% since October
New data centres and their grid connections, and SuperValu exits getaway breaks
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Energia’s first-half earnings drop 22% before €2.5bn deal
Energia saw earnings decline in its customer supply business and gas-fired power plants in north Dublin, but rise slightly in its renewable energy portfolio.
Wholesale electricity prices down 18.5% but consumers still facing high bills
Meanwhile, producer prices for food products increased by 4.1% in the year and 0.3% since September, data from the CSO shows
Why are Irish energy prices so high?
Irish households are paying about €350 more a year for electricity compared to other EU countries
Sale of Energia, and all eyes on Budget 2026
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Energia to be sold to French private equity firm Ardian in multibillion-euro deal
Power group serves almost 900,000 homes and businesses on the island
Energia sale nears endgame as final bids called for Monday
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Energia owner calls final bids as KKR and Canadian Pension Plan circle
Electricity and gas group put on market earlier this year at estimated value of €2.75bn
Bord Gáis Energy announces electricity price hike of 13.5%
Company blames increases in network costs, the impact of wholesale energy markets and the higher cost of doing business
Energia customers facing price hike of up to 12% as business continues search for new owner
Company plans increase on charges imposed on companies by regulator to fund electricity network upgrades and expansion
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