Some electricity and gas customers faced as many as three price hikes in the first nine months of last year, according to a new report by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU).
More and more people are switching energy providers each year.
30% of gas customers and 31% of electricity customers feel they don’t have the best deal for their energy.
Energy price hikes taking effect over the winter months will force low-income households to go without heat and light, according to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Electric Ireland has announced that it will freeze electricity and gas prices, protecting customers from the impact of rising energy costs over the winter months.
A fourth energy supplier has signalled that it is to hike its gas and electricity prices.
The price of gas and electricity for SSE Airtricity customers is set to increase from December 3.
Pinergy have announced a price increase from next month.
Ireland is one of the most expensive countries for household electricity and gas prices in Europe, new data shows.