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Why are Ireland's electricity prices the EU's highest?

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox explores the factors behind why Ireland's electricity prices are the highest in the EU after Eurostat findings for the second half of 2025.

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What happened Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox explores the factors behind why Ireland's electricity prices are the highest in the EU after Eurostat findings for the second half of 2025.
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RTE IrelandNews report · May 23, 6:00 AM

Why are Ireland's electricity prices the EU's highest?

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Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox explores the factors behind why Ireland's electricity prices are the highest in the EU after Eurostat findings for the second half...

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Bangkok PostNews report · May 22, 6:15 PM

Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families

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Large households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff syst...

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