# Gas bills to rise as Middle East turmoil persists

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gas-bills-to-rise-as-middle-east-turmoil-persists/
- Published: 2026-11-12T06:15:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T07:37:17+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Business (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckregdvr2y3go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Middle East, World

## Key points

- Jersey gas bills will rise by about 5% from 1 December.
- Tariffs increase by 1p per kilowatt hour.
- Island Energy cites higher fuel and shipping costs.

## Summary

Gas customers in Jersey will pay about 5% more from 1 December 2026, after Island Energy announced higher tariffs for households and businesses. The company linked the increase to higher wholesale gas and liquefied petroleum gas costs amid disruption to Middle East exports and shipping routes following the conflict with Iran.

Mains gas, mini bulk tank and cylinder tariffs will each rise by 1p per kilowatt hour for domestic and commercial customers. Island Energy chief executive Graeme Millar said buying fuel in advance at lower prices had limited the rise, but could not shield customers from sustained higher fuel and delivery costs; customers worried about paying can contact the company to discuss support.

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