Emergency Price Controls Bill 2024

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Sets emergency price caps on petrol, diesel, electricity, natural gas and home heating oil, aiming to stop sharp energy and fuel price rises. It would cap petrol at €1.75 a litre, diesel at €1.75 a litre, electricity at 25c a kilowatt hour, gas at 8c a kilowatt hour and kerosene at €1 a litre. It would also require a review of the controls after 12 months and a report within 3 months on nationalising the energy system.

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Bill entitled an Act to introduce emergency price controls for petrol, diesel, electricity, natural gas and home heating oil.

Last updated 2 May 2025