Gas prices to feature in business meeting

The CEO of the parent company of Manx Gas will be quizzed by the business community this week.

This Thursday members of the Island's Chamber of Commerce will have the chance to speak to the new CEO of Island's Energy Group -  Jo Cox.

Jo and her team will be on hand to questions about the staggering price rise, how the crisis came about and how long the market expects the price spike to last.

It comes after Tynwald approved a 27.5% price hike last month.

As a result Treasury minister David Ashford announced a £1m support package and pledged additional government support for those on the Winter bonus scheme scheme.

At the event - Chamber says Jo will also talk about how best Manx Gas can support the government’s transition to Net Zero.

Chamber members can register for the event here.