Price of gas to rise by 5% in Jersey

Island Energy has announced the price of gas will rise by 5% for domestic customers from 7 November

The price of gas in Jersey is set to rise, the island's gas company has confirmed.

Island Energy has announced the price of gas will rise by 5% for domestic customers from 7 November.

This means there will be a £4 to £5 increase for an average customer per month.

CEO Jo Cox said it was a "difficult decision to make" but it was "necessary given the continued impact of the energy crisis".

She said: "This price has been reviewed regularly by Island Energy and is no longer sufficient to cover the increased commodity costs seen in recent months."

Mrs Cox added a "wide range of factors" affect the price.

Island Energy said it runs a scheme which offers payment plans and it urged customers to visit its website for more information.

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