Northern Ireland energy firms: How the costs compare following new April tariffs

At the beginning of April new prices and tariffs were announced by the energy providers across Northern Ireland.

While some suppilers have announced tariff decreases, with the Energy Price Guarantee scheme now offering less support than before April 1, it means that many households will see their bills increase.

Households are now paying roughly £100 more per year for their energy as a result of the changes, adding further pressures to those struggling with the Cost of Living Crisis.

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In order to help our readers decide what the best supplier for them is, Belfast Live has created a summary of the most recent prices from April 1, from the Consumer Council's price comparison tables.

There are some suppilers who offer 12 month discounts for switching to their accounts, with rates increasing after this time.

Power NI

Cheapest direct debit payment: Monthly E-Bill - 28.370p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £908

Most expensive direct debit: Quarterly Postal Bill - 29.420p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £941

Standard rate: 30.180p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £966

Keypad pay as you go: 29.420p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £941

SSE Airtricity

Cheapest direct debit: 12 Months fixed term discount of 17% onSSE Airtricity standard unit rate - 31.220p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £999

Most expensive direct debit: Home Electricity 12 Months fixed term discount of 6% on SSE Airtricity standard unit rate - 35.880p per unit - Annual cost per 3,200 units: £1,148

Standard rate: 38.420p per unit - Annual cost per 3,200 units: £1,229

Keypad pay as you go: 37.360p per unit - Annual cost per 3,200 units: £1,196

Budget Energy

Cheapest direct debit: Bill Pay 35.7%Discount - 24.321p per unit with daily standing charge of 12.332p - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £823

Most expensive direct debit: Bill Pay 28.5%Discount - 27.556p per unit with daily standing charge of 14.553p - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £935

Standard charge: 40.107p per unit with daily standing charge of 14.553p - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £1,337

Keypad pay as you go: 39.223p per unit with daily standing charge of 18.233p - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £1,322

Electric Ireland

Direct debit: 34.720p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £1,111

Standard rate: 39.040p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £1,249

Keypad pay as you go: 39.040p per unit - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £1,249

Click Energy

Standard rate: 34.243p per unit with a daily standing charge of 9.873p - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £1,132

Keypad pay as you go: 34.243p per unit with a daily standing charge of 12.363p - Annual cost using 3,200 units: £1,141

Gas Price in the Greater Belfast area

SSE Airtricity

Pay as you go: 10.367p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 10.367p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,244

Direct debit: 15.274p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 9.604p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,266

Any payment method on receipt of bill: 15.274p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 9.604p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,266

Firmus Energy

Pay as you go: 9.743p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 9.743p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,169

Direct debit: 9.914p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 9.914p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,190

Any payment method on receipt of bill: 9.914p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 9.914p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,190

The only gas supplier in the Ten Towns area is Firmus Energy, with rates at:

Pay as you go: 9.294p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 9.294p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,115

Any payment method on receipt of bill: 9.557p per unit for first 2,000kWh - 9.557p per unit after 2,000kWh - Annual cost using 12,000kWh: £1,147

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