Cheapest gas in Ireland (October 2026)
The cheapest gas tariff for a typical home in Ireland is SSE Airtricity 1 Year Fixed Gas V6 at about €1,120.37 in the first year. Across the 10 cheapest tariffs from 4 suppliers, costs run up to €1,563.40.
Typical usage: 11,000 kWh gas a year, urban, direct debit. Estimates include VAT and standard discounts. Compare with your own usage.
| # | Supplier | Tariff | First year | After discounts end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSE Airtricity | 1 Year Fixed Gas V6 | €1,120.37 | €1,703.08 |
| 2 | SSE Airtricity | 1 Year Home Gas - DD & eBill | €1,284.03 | €1,703.08 |
| 3 | SSE Airtricity | 1 Year Home Gas - DD & Post | €1,339.90 | €1,703.08 |
| 4 | SSE Airtricity | 1 Year Home Gas - DD & eBill | €1,423.71 | €1,703.08 |
| 5 | Flogas | Gas 10% Discount | €1,455.68 | €1,581.34 |
| 6 | SSE Airtricity | 1 Year Home Gas - DD & eBill | €1,479.59 | €1,703.08 |
| 7 | Electric Ireland | Gas | €1,515.38 | €1,650.02 |
| 8 | Bord Gáis Energy | Gas Discount | €1,532.16 | €1,654.53 |
| 9 | SSE Airtricity | 1 Year Home Gas - DD & Post | €1,535.46 | €1,703.08 |
| 10 | SSE Airtricity | 1 Year Home Gas - DD & eBill | €1,563.40 | €1,703.08 |
Prices are estimates including VAT, calculated from each supplier's published rates. Discounts, eligibility and rates change often: always confirm with the supplier before switching.
Questions
What is the cheapest gas in Ireland right now?
For a typical home (11,000 kWh gas a year, urban, direct debit), SSE Airtricity's 1 Year Fixed Gas V6 has the lowest estimated first-year cost at €1,120.37, including VAT and standard discounts. It is a fixed-price deal; on the supplier's standard rates afterwards it would be about €1,703.08 a year.
How are these costs worked out?
From each supplier's published unit rates and standing charges, with VAT, levies and any standard discount applied, for typical annual usage. Your own cost depends on how much you use and when.
How often is this updated?
Every day. Prices are read from supplier websites and price lists, and a tariff is only shown once independent checks agree on its rates.
Is the cheapest tariff the best one for me?
Not always. Discounts usually last 12 months, some tariffs need direct debit or online billing, and day/night or smart tariffs suit different usage. Use the comparison tool with your own usage, and check the supplier's terms before switching.