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Checked 2026-09-27

📈 My energy supplier is raising prices in Ireland. What can I do?

The short answer

A supplier cannot raise your price overnight. It has to warn you in advance, and that notice often gives you the right to leave.

📜 The rules in Ireland

Price rises

Suppliers must tell you in writing about any changed conditions after a promotional deal ends at least 30 days before it ends. No specific notice period for other price changes was confirmed on CRU pages.

Official source: cru.ie · Checked 2026-09-27

Switching supplier

Contact your chosen supplier (or use an accredited comparison site) with your MPRN or GPRN and a meter reading; the switch runs through ESB Networks after the cooling-off period. Free at contract end; breaking a fixed-term contract early may cost a fee.

Official source: cru.ie · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. Read the letterNote the new price, the date it starts, and whether your contract has a fixed price until a certain date.
  2. Check if it is allowedA fixed price normally cannot be raised before its end date. Compare the notice you got with the rules for Ireland below.
  3. Compare and decideCheck whether another offer is cheaper. If you leave because of the increase, do it before the new price applies.
  4. Complain if the rules were brokenIf you were not informed properly, complain in writing to the supplier, then to the dispute body below.

📇 Who to contact

CRU-accredited price comparison websites: Bonkers.ie, Switcher.ie, PowerToSwitch.ie, EnergySwitch.ie not run by the stateCompare electricity and gas offersBefore you switch, or when your price goes up🔗 www.cru.ie/consumer-information/switch-supplier/price-comparison-websites
CRU Customer Care Team (complaint resolution service)Settles disputes with energy companiesWhen the company has not solved your complaint📞 1800 404 404🔗 www.cru.ie/make-a-complaint
Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 1800 404 404🔗 www.cru.ie

❓ Questions

Can a fixed price be raised?

Normally not during the fixed period, unless your contract says so. Taxes and levies can still change.

Do I pay an exit fee if I leave after a price rise?

In many countries you can leave without a fee when the price goes up. The rules for Ireland are on this page.

What if I missed the letter?

Ask the supplier for a copy and the date it was sent. If they cannot show proper notice, complain.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

🧭 Is this still correct?

We check this information carefully, but phone numbers, websites and rules change — and sometimes we get something wrong. Spotted a mistake or a change? Let us know below.

🔗 Also useful

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