Select committee: Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Energy costs in Northern Ireland
Open
Opened 14 Apr 2026
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
This session will consider the recent sharp price rise in home heating oil resulting from the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The Committee will seek to better understand the social and economic impact in Northern Ireland, as well as examining the response by the Government, Executive and others in providing support for households.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 14 April 2026.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 22 April 2026
- 6 witnesses
Recent activity
- Oral evidence session22 April 2026, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 |
Oral evidence session
David Blevings · Northern Ireland Oil Federation,
Declan Pang · Road Haulage Association (RHA),
John French · Utility Regulator NI,
Noyona Chundur · Consumer Council for Northern Ireland,
Pat Austin · National Energy Action NI,
William Irvine · Ulster Farmers' Union
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| David Blevings · Executive Director | Northern Ireland Oil Federation | 1 |
| Declan Pang · Director of Policy and Public Affairs | Road Haulage Association (RHA) | 1 |
| John French · Chief Executive | Utility Regulator NI | 1 |
| Noyona Chundur · Chief Executive | Consumer Council for Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Pat Austin · Director | National Energy Action NI | 1 |
| William Irvine · President | Ulster Farmers' Union | 1 |