Energy and Fuel
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Do we need a watchdog for our utility companies?
Our utility companies have free rein to announce a price rise and we have no choice but to swallow it.
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Top tips for staying warm this winter
To cheer you up during this cold start to the new year, we are offering you our top tips for staying warm this winter.
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Gas prices rise by 7.5%
Island Energy has announced that gas prices in Jersey will rise by 7.5% with effect from 16 January 2025.
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Electricity prices to rise in 2025
Jersey Electricity are increasing their prices by 7.5% from the start of next year.
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Tips to save energy
The colder months are approaching, and service cost rises are imminent in 2025, so now is the time to consider making some energy-saving changes.
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400 households register their disappointment after gas outage
Islanders wanting to register their disappointment in the £11.56 ‘goodwill gesture’ offered following last year’s gas outage have until next Friday to complete our online survey.
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Legal backing for gas outage claims help
A local lawyer has agreed to act for those Island Energy customers who were affected by October’s gas outage.
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Island Energy gas outage survey
Any Island Energy customers who are unhappy or dissatisfied with the £11.56 ‘goodwill gesture’ offered to households following the outage in October last year are being asked to get in touch with the Jersey Consumer Council.
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Gas prices to go up by 12%
Island Energy has announced that it will increase gas prices by 12% from the end of this month.
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Driving home for Christmas – some good news for motorists at last?
Some good news for consumers before Christmas – our forecourts have all either frozen their fuel prices or, in some cases, put them down.
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Compensation for gas customers
The Jersey Consumer Council welcomes Island Energy’s announcement that it will be compensating Islanders for the lack of gas service this month.
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Jersey Electricity announces 12% price increase from next year
Jersey Electricity has announced that it will be increasing its prices by 12% from the start of next year.
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Tips to reduce your fuel consumption and get the best prices
With forecourt fuel prices going through reaching record highs during 2022, we’ve put together some tips on how to reduce your fuel consumption and get the best available price.
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Jersey Gas price update
We’re concerned that Jersey Gas' ‘temporary’ 6.5% Covid-related price increase, which came into effect 11 months ago, is now permanent.
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Heat or eat? How are you affected by Jersey Gas prices?
We want to hear from Jersey Gas customers who are worried to turn their heating on this winter.
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Will the temporary 6.5% Jersey Gas increase be removed soon?
Many of you have been in touch about the continued Jersey Gas 6.5% price increase, which was imposed on 1st May.
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Why are Jersey oil and fuel prices higher than in the UK?
We get asked this question a lot.
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Understanding electricity - top tips from Jersey Electricity
In this modern age, we've all become heavily reliant on our electrical appliances, ranging from heaters to dishwashers to phone chargers. It's therefore vital for consumers to understand their electricity usage and how to optimise it.
Opinion Poll
The Jersey Consumer Council frequently asks Islanders to take part in polls on a range of topics.
Just tap on one of the options below to cast your vote and see what others think.