Electricity prices to rise for Click Energy and Share Energy customers
- Love Ballymena
- 5 minutes ago
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More than 55,000 electricity customers across Northern Ireland are set to see their bills rise from April after two suppliers confirmed significant tariff increases.
Click Energy will increase its electricity tariff by 9.5%, while Share Energy customers will face a much larger rise of 26.4%, with both changes coming into effect on 1 April 2026.
The increases mean a typical Click Energy household could pay around £108 more per year, while a typical Share Energy customer could see annual costs rise by around £213.
Thousands of households affected
The Consumer Council said the changes will impact around 33,000 Click Energy consumers and approximately 22,500 Share Energy customers.
Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy at the Consumer Council, described the increases as unwelcome for households already dealing with rising living costs.
He said:
“This is very unwelcome news for around 33,000 Click Energy consumers and around 22,500 Share Energy consumers. This increase has been driven by the continued volatility in wholesale energy costs, caused by geopolitics in the Middle East.”
Advice for consumers worried about bills
The Consumer Council is encouraging households struggling with electricity costs to seek help early and review how they pay for their energy.
Mr Gormley said:
“If anyone is struggling to pay their electricity bills or top-up their prepayment meter, please get in touch with your supplier for help and advice. We would encourage consumers to think about the way they pay for their energy and see if they can reduce their energy costs.”
He added that some payment methods can be significantly more expensive.
“Being on a standard tariff and paying on receipt of a bill is the most expensive way to pay for your electricity. Switching payment option, changing billing method, or even switching supplier may save you money.”
Comparing tariffs
Consumers can compare electricity and gas tariffs across Northern Ireland using the Consumer Council’s free independent energy price comparison tool.
The tool is available on the Consumer Council website and allows households to review the latest tariffs from suppliers in one place. Tap button below to visit the comparison tool now.
Anyone without internet access, or who would like support checking tariffs, can contact the Consumer Council directly by calling 0800 121 6022 or emailing contact@consumercouncil.org.uk.
At a glance
Click Energy will increase electricity tariffs by 9.5% from 1 April 2026
Share Energy tariffs will rise by 26.4% from the same date
Typical Click Energy customers may pay £108 more per year
Typical Share Energy customers could see bills increase by £213 annually
Around 33,000 Click Energy customers and 22,500 Share Energy customers are affected
The increases are linked to ongoing volatility in wholesale energy markets
Consumers are advised to review tariffs, payment methods, and suppliers to reduce costs
A free energy price comparison tool is available through the Consumer Council
Additional help is available via phone or email for those needing assistance