European heat pump sales rise as energy prices and tax cuts shift demand
Sales of residential heat pumps rose across Europe in the first half of the year, according to industry data, as higher oil and gas prices and lower electricity taxes in some countries changed the economics of home heating. The European Heat Pump Association said 1.16 million units were sold across 12 European countries, up from 1.05 million in the same period in 2025. The figures point to a broader shift in consumer demand at a time when governments are trying to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.The association linked the increase to the fallout from the Iran war, which disrupted oil... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 15:38 LONDON
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Ireland sees higher energy, fuel and mortgage costs after Iran war escalation
Irish consumers are paying more for fuel, energy and mortgage repayments after the escalation of the war involving Iran, according to a report published on Sunday. The article says the latest conflict in the Middle East has continued for nearly seven months and is still feeding through to household costs in Ireland. It links the increases to the period after the United States began launching strikes on Iran at the end of February.The report says diesel and petrol prices in Ireland were around €1.70 a litre at the end of February, before the escalation intensified. It says diesel is now... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Sep 2026 07:29 LONDON
