SSE Airtricity bills to increase by more than £70 a year
SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.
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"This is a result of sustained higher wholesale market costs that are outside of our control."
— Stephen Gallagher , Executive
"SSE Airtricity customers who are struggling to pay their bills should contact the company without delay to get advice and support."
— Raymond Gormley , Activist
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SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.
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