What Power NI’s price rise means for household budgets

Power NI’s latest electricity price rise will be unwelcome news for households across Northern Ireland. With bills already stretched by food prices, rent, mortgages, transport and everyday essentials, even a modest increase in electricity costs can make monthly budgeting more difficult. For many families, pensioners and low-income workers, the real challenge is not only paying the higher bill, but adjusting the rest of the household budget around it.