When I compare the prices of my electricity bill in May 2022 with my bill in May 2021, I can see that
So while I am not happy with that, electricity and gas, prices tend to follow the world price so an increase of 60% is believable - just about
But how does that justify the increase in the standing charge?
To quote Bord Gaís from their comment on my last bill
Surely the fixed costs are mostly independant of the cost of oil or gas?
How can this increase be justified other than "because we can"?
- The unit price increase from 19.08 cents/kWh to 30.34 cents/kWh - an increase of 60%
- The standing charge increased from 44.43 cents/day to 70.66 cents/day - an increase of 60%
So while I am not happy with that, electricity and gas, prices tend to follow the world price so an increase of 60% is believable - just about
But how does that justify the increase in the standing charge?
To quote Bord Gaís from their comment on my last bill
The Standing Charge is an annual charge included in your Price Plan and it is for the fixed costs associated with providing electricity supply
Surely the fixed costs are mostly independant of the cost of oil or gas?
How can this increase be justified other than "because we can"?