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Middle East turmoil raises gas bills.
From 1 December 2026, Island Energy adds 1p per kWh for all domestic and commercial customers.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists”
Gas bills in Jersey set to rise by about 5% from December
Key points
- Island Energy will increase mains gas, mini bulk tank and cylinder tariffs by 1p per kWh.
- The rise applies to all domestic and commercial customers from 1 December 2026.
- Overall bill increase expected to be about 5% for households and businesses.
- The higher costs reflect wholesale gas and LPG costs amid Middle East disruption.
- CEO Graeme Millar notes price hikes are unwelcome but partly mitigated by pre-purchase savings.
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From 1 December 2026, Island Energy adds 1p per kWh for all domestic and commercial customers.