Click Energy and Share Energy will increase electricity tariffs in Northern Ireland from April 1, 2026. Click Energy's tariff rises by 9.5%. Share Energy's tariff rises by 26.4%. The changes affect more than 55,000 customers.

Typical credit or prepayment customers of Click Energy will pay about £108 more per year. Share Energy customers in those categories face an extra £213 annually.

Around 33,000 Click Energy customers and 22,500 Share Energy customers will see the impact. Raymond Gormley, Head of Energy at the Consumer Council, said volatility in wholesale energy costs drives the increases.

Gormley urged customers facing payment difficulties or using prepayment meters to contact suppliers for help. He encouraged reviewing payment methods to lower costs.

Standard tariffs with bill payments cost the most, according to Gormley. Customers can switch payment options, billing methods, or suppliers to save money.

The Consumer Council offers a free online tool to compare electricity and gas tariffs across Northern Ireland. Those without internet access can call 0800 121 6022 or email contact@consumercouncil.org.uk.