Thu, 28 Aug 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 'We'll turn freezers off due to energy price rise'

Sark islanders react to Monday's energy price rise, including a shop worker who will turn off freezers.

* Electricity price increase: £1.16 per unit
* 56.3p per unit is the increased charge for energy usage plus a legal levy of 40p and 20p to cover investigation costs.
* Existing customers pay about £500 a month, the shop's assistant said.
* Shop owner has stated that funds left after legal proceedings will be returned to customers.
* Business owners on Sark express concern about the price hike, including a guest house owner who says it will have a huge impact.
* The Electricity Prices Control Commissioner is investigating whether prices are fair and reasonable.
* Some residents feel the increase will lead to unsustainable electricity costs for those living near the breadline.
* Minister of Sark expresses shock at the price rise and concerns about vulnerable islanders being affected.
* Shop owner denies any customers would be put on pay meters if their account was up-to-date.
  >>