Cost of coal expected to rise tomorrow amid fuel concerns

The cost of a bag of coal is expected to rise by 4 euro 50 cents from tomorrow.

CPL Fuels said it was raising the price of coal, in response to an increase in the cost of materials, and the war in Ukraine.

An estimated 80,000 homes countrywide depend on coal for heating.

The charity Alone has called on the government to intervene to prevent a further rise in fuel poverty.