Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 2% in July; Irish index up 55% since July 2009
Aug 8th, 2011 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
The wholesale price of oil was the main contributor to a 2% rise in the Bord Gáis Energy Index (BGEI) for July 2011. The Irish index now stands at 139 up from 135 in June. The upward year-on-year trend for wholesale energy prices continues as the Energy Index is now 24% higher than in July 2010 and 55% higher than in July 2009.