Select Committee · Northern Ireland Affairs Committee

Energy costs in Northern Ireland

Status: Open Opened: 14 Apr 2026

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.

Oral evidence sessions

1 session
Date Witnesses
22 Apr 2026 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 View ↗