What Is the Price of Natural Gas in Ireland?

By Cormac Breen

Content Manager

Cormac is Selectra.ie's energy expert along with being the chief content and editorial manager for the website. His aim is to help find the best deal for you and your home energy needs so that you save money on your annual bills. His knowledge and experience of the Irish energy market allows him to offer the best advice and insight into current prices, emerging trends and overall energy saving tips.

In 2025, natural gas in Ireland costs €0.1222 per kWh and is the eight most expensive among EU countries. The average annual gas bill in Ireland is €1,571.04 on a standard meter. Natural gas prices in Ireland have risen considerably over the last 5 years due mainly to the energy crisis of 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which triggered huge price increases on the wholesale gas market.

What Are the Current Gas Prices in Ireland?

In 2025, natural gas in Ireland costs €0.1222 per kWh, making Ireland the eight most expensive country in the EU for gas.

Ireland has seen a huge increase in the price of natural gas over the last 5 years, with the price rising from €0.06 per kWh in 2020 to almost triple that price in 2025.

This big increase in the cost of energy has put huge pressure on homeowners dealing with the cost of living in Ireland.

Below, you'll find a graph outlining the price evolution of natural gas in Ireland over the last 5 years.

Last Updated: December 2025
Source: Eurostat

Which Provider Has the Best Gas Prices in Ireland?

There are 6 Irish energy providers who offer gas price plans and their estimated annual bills can be compared in the table below:

🔥Cheapest Gas Offer per Supplier

Supplier	Best Offer	Estimated Annual Bill
	Fixed Rate	€1,094.15
	Variable Rate	€1,100.95
	30% Discount	€1,166.17
	20% Discount	€1,252.52
	22% Discount	€1,256.07
	10% off Gas	€1,393.95
	No Discount	€1,562.41
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*Figures are for illustrative purposes only. All discounts and cashback have been applied to price. Calculations based on average consumption figures. Average annual bill calculated using a weighted average according to the market share of each supplier. Last updated, December 2025

Are Irish Natural Gas Prices More Expensive than in the EU?

In 2025, Ireland has the eight most expensive gas prices after countries such as Sweden where gas prices are €0.213 per kWh.

Much like Ireland, European gas prices have seen a huge increase since 2020 brought on by global supply chain issues and geopolitical events such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Below, you'll find a graph outlining the cost of gas across the 27 EU member states in 2025.

Last Updated: December 2025
Source: Eurostat

Why Is Natural Gas More Expensive in Ireland?

Irish households continue to have high bills and there are several factors that influence this, including:

1. The wholesale cost of gas
2. Taxes and levies
3. Supply and transportation
4. Geopolitical and economic factors

Wholesale Price of Natural Gas

Despite increases in the production of renewable energy, largely down to the expansion and investment in wind energy, Ireland is still dependent on natural gas both for heating. It is also part of our fuel mix to power electricity generators for the national grid.

While Ireland has its own source of natural gas in the form of the Corrib Gas Field off the coast of Co. Mayo, this only accounts for about 58% of our natural gas needs. The remaining 42% are imported from the UK.

This dependency on the UK may increase in the future as the Corrib Field dwindles.

Given the huge spike in the price of wholesale gas in Europe in 2022, Irish energy suppliers raised their prices significantly, passing on the cost to consumers.

Taxes and Levies

Domestic gas customers are subject to various taxes and levies which raise the cost of gas bills for Irish consumers.

Given that natural gas is a fossil fuel which emits carbon, as part of the government's aim to be carbon-neutral by 2050, it is now subject to taxes and levies to encourage people to move to more renewable sources of energy.

The main taxes and levies you will see on Irish energy bills are:

1. Carbon tax
2. VAT

Gas providers currently charge roughly €0.1 cent per kWh of gas consumed to cover the carbon tax.

For the average household, which consumes 11,000 kWh of gas per year, that's an extra €122 a year, or €10.16 a month (including VAT).

Supply and Transportation

As an island nation, there are extra costs involved in the transportation of natural gas, which in turn increases the price for consumers.

Our gas is imported from the UK via three pipelines from Moffat in Scotland, and there are transmission system costs via entry and exit charges from Moffat.

The final price paid by the consumer also includes on-land transmission and distribution costs of about 40% plus a margin for the supplier.

The Celtic Interconnector, which will connect Ireland's power grid to the European energy market, could result in a drop in the price of gas as Ireland becomes less reliant on gas imports to fuel power generators.

Geopolitical and Economic Factors

Global supply and demand dynamics play a crucial role in gas prices. Events like economic expansion (increasing demand) or outages in gas fields (curtailing supply) can lead to price hikes.

Geopolitical instability or conflicts in gas-producing regions can disrupt supply chains and increase prices. The war in Ukraine, for example, significantly impacted European gas markets.

Currency exchange rates, particularly between the Euro and Pound Sterling, affect the cost of imported gas from the UK.

What is the Gas Price Forecast for Ireland?

While wholesale prices have stabilised from their 2022 peaks, Irish customers should not expect a return to pre-2022 levels anytime soon. The future price is largely dictated by two government policies:

1. The Carbon Tax Increases: The government is committed to increasing the Carbon Tax annually until 2030 to encourage a move away from fossil fuels. This tax is scheduled to rise to €71 per tonne on May 1st 2026, which will be directly passed on to consumers.
2. Reduced VAT Extension: To help offset the cost-of-living crisis, the government has extended the reduced 9% VAT rate on gas and electricity bills until the end of 2030. Without this measure, bills would be immediately higher.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) also advises that retail price cuts often lag behind wholesale price drops due to suppliers' long-term purchasing and hedging strategies. Therefore, price changes are often gradual.

How is the Gas Market Regulated in Ireland?

The Irish gas market is overseen by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU).

The CRU is the independent regulator responsible for ensuring a reliable supply and protecting consumers.

Their key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring supplier compliance with service standards and customer protection measures.
• Setting the allowed revenue for the gas network operator, Gas Networks Ireland, which affects the transportation costs included in your bill.
• Handling and resolving escalated customer complaints that cannot be settled directly with the supplier.

The regulator ensures that while suppliers are free to set their own retail prices, the underlying network and consumer protection rules are fair.

What Can I Do To Lower My Natural Gas Bills?

Given that gas prices remain high in Ireland and with no significant decrease likely to happen this year, there are some steps you can take to try to lower your gas bills.

• 🔥 How To Lower Your Gas Bills
• Compare and switch gas providers and their prices to see if you can find a better deal.
• Invest in a non-gas fuelled means of heating your home, such as a heat pump.
• Improve the insulation of your home to lower your consumption of gas.
• Invest in solar panels to heat your water instead of gas.
• Avail of SEAI grants to retrofit your windows and doors to lower your gas heating demands.

What About Home Heating Prices for Non-Mains Gas Customers?

If your home is not connected to the national gas grid, your heating costs are determined by the price of Home Heating Oil (Kerosene) or LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).

The prices for these fuels are influenced more by global crude oil market prices and local distributor competition than the national gas market.

You should regularly check local suppliers and bulk-buy options to secure the best rates.

By Cormac Breen

Content Manager

Cormac is Selectra.ie's energy expert along with being the chief content and editorial manager for the website. His aim is to help find the best deal for you and your home energy needs so that you save money on your annual bills. His knowledge and experience of the Irish energy market allows him to offer the best advice and insight into current prices, emerging trends and overall energy saving tips.