Gov't 'must protect most vulnerable' from cost of living rises

Chief minister to make statement on energy price rises in House of Keys

The chief minister will make a statement on energy prices and inflation in the House of Keys this morning.

It comes after Manx Gas prices increased by 58 per cent last week following a recent rise to the cost of electricity.

Alfred Cannan will also address inflation which currently stands at 6.5 per cent.

He says it's important to protect the most vulnerable in society:

Today's House of Keys sitting starts at 10am - listen live on Manx Radio AM1368, online and on smartphone apps.