"Recent research from the EU statistical agency Eurostat shows consumer prices here are higher than in Germany and Belgium, which are the next most expensive"
"The utilities watchdog has said energy market competition is "performing reasonably well" but accepted that Ireland has the highest prices in Europe."
"The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) told politicians on the Oireachtas Energy Committee that the number of people in energy bill arrears "remain historically high", with 316,000 domestic electricity customers behind on payments in February, according to its chair."
Consumer prices in Ireland are higher than in Germany and Belgium, which are the next most expensive. The utilities watchdog said energy market competition is performing reasonably well, while also accepting that Ireland has the highest energy prices in Europe. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities told politicians that the number of people in energy bill arrears remains historically high. In February, 316,000 domestic electricity customers were behind on payments. The figures indicate persistent payment difficulties despite competition in the energy market.
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