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More Irish households experiencing fuel poverty than ever before

Jun 16, 2022 07:04 By News Northern Sound
More Irish households experiencing fuel poverty than ever before
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An ESRI study found 29% are struggling because of soaring energy cost.

More Irish households are experiencing fuel poverty than ever before.

An ESRI study found 29% are struggling because of soaring energy costs, up from the previous high of 23% back in 1995.

Inflation between January and April means households are now paying an extra €21.27 per week on energy, that rises to €38.63 more per week if motor fuels are included

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ESRI Economist Dr. Barra Roantree says at least 10% of household incomes are now going on energy costs:

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