Electricity
30.85–49.09c
per kWh
Supplier standard rates · verified 13 May 2026
Irish market monitor // source-dated
What energy
costs now
Recently verified residential rates from leading Irish suppliers, plus authoritative national fuel benchmarks. Prices are snapshots—not personalised quotes.
Natural gas
13.00c
per kWh
Typical household band · SEAI H2 2025
Heating oil
€1.75
per litre
SEAI discounted 1,000L benchmark · Jan 2026
Electricity // 24-hour urban meter
Leading provider rates
Standard unit rates and annual standing charges, including VAT. Promotional discounts, smart tariffs and contract terms can substantially change the final bill.
| Provider | Unit rate / kWh | Urban standing charge / year |
|---|---|---|
| SSE Airtricity | 30.85c | €242.07 |
| Yuno Energy | 31.33c | €201.12 |
| Flogas | 31.72c | €252.65 |
| Energia | 33.01c | €265.01 |
| Bord Gáis Energy | 34.01c | €244.76 |
| Electric Ireland | 34.08c | €250.77 |
| EcoPower | 35.53c | €277.40 |
| Pinergy | 46.62c | €260.06 |
| PrePayPower | 49.09c | €315.25 |
Fuel benchmark
Natural gas
13.00c / kWh
SEAI’s typical household D2 band covers annual use from 5,556 to 55,556 kWh. Standing charges are additional.
SEAI Domestic Fuel Cost Comparison ↗Fuel benchmark
Home-heating oil
€1.75 / litre
Indicative discounted 1,000-litre kerosene benchmark. Oil moves quickly and local delivery volume affects the price.
Check weekly Irish oil prices ↗Why not call this real-time? Irish suppliers do not provide one free, authoritative live API covering electricity, gas and oil. We show the source and verification date instead of presenting stale figures as live data. Always confirm the tariff, standing charge, discounts and contract terms with the provider or a CRU-accredited comparison service before switching.