Energy firm's 56.3% gas hike 'catastrophic' - O'Neill

The increase, which will impact customers in the Greater Belfast and Ten Towns network areas, will take effect from 3 October.

Ms O'Neill said:"News that Firmus are increasing gas prices by a staggering and catastrophic 56.3% is yet another crushing blow for workers and families who are really struggling to pay their bills. The North's Consumer Council described the price increase as"shocking" and warned that customers are facing a crisis this winter.

And they were promised to put money in people's pockets The same will be in ireland Everyone promises a lot to get into the trough and then they are kind of shocked

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