Energy Costs Surge as Winter Approaches | Belfast News

Gas prices are skyrocketing as oil hits $100 a barrel, heating bills are climbing with winter on the way, and mortgage rates are rising again—thanks to the ECB’s latest hike. Energy providers are raising electricity and gas costs, hitting millions of households just as temps drop. Consumers are feeling the squeeze, and while the government may soon announce relief, for now, wallets are taking a beating across the board. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2026/0913/1591323-comment-analysis-consumers/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5aa4a36207eb9c9 Report issues to [email protected].