Gas customers in Jersey will see bills rise by around 5% from 1 December 2026 after Island Energy announced higher tariffs for households and businesses.
Why bills are rising
Under the change, the company’s mains gas, mini bulk tank and cylinder tariffs will rise by 1p per kWh for all domestic and commercial customers. Island Energy said the increase reflected higher wholesale gas and liquefied petroleum gas costs during disruption to exports and shipping routes in the Middle East following the conflict with Iran. The 1p increase means customers will pay an extra penny for each kilowatt hour of gas used.
Chief executive Graeme Millar said securing fuel at lower prices in advance had limited the impact of wholesale cost increases on customers. He added that the approach could not fully protect them from sustained increases in the cost of fuel and bringing it to Jersey. Millar said the company recognized that any price increase was unwelcome, particularly during winter.
Support for customers
Island Energy said customers concerned about paying their gas bills could contact its customer team to discuss what support might be available.