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Energy costs in Northern Ireland

Non-inquiry session

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.

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Past events

Wednesday 22 April 2026
9:30am Public
Energy costs in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence 22 April 2026
9:30am
  • David Blevings (Executive Director at Northern Ireland Oil Federation)
  • Declan Pang (Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Road Haulage Association (RHA))
  • William Irvine (President at Ulster Farmers' Union)
10:25am
  • Noyona Chundur (Chief Executive at Consumer Council for Northern Ireland)
  • Pat Austin (Director at National Energy Action NI, and Chair at the Fuel Poverty Coalition NI)
  • John French (Chief Executive at Utility Regulator NI)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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