There's a mixed response from the public to news of the Manx Gas price increases, which will take effect on November 12.
Natural gas will go up by by 3.9 per cent, with the fuel cost adjustment for LPG customers increasing by 0.221p per unit.
Record high oil prices, caused by volatile situations in some producing nations, are being blamed for the hikes.
This is what some people in Douglas think of the news:
Island's young people told 'look after your bodies' as UK cancer rates rise
Rates in the UK have increased by 24 percent in 25 to 49-year-olds
'No plans for Isle of Man store' says supermarket
Aldi not looking at the Island in its immediate future
Thieves make off with haul of power tools and equipment
Police want to hear from anyone who's been offered stolen items for sale
Garff Commissioners hopes to refurbish Laxey Prom play area and public toiletsÂ
It wants to make them more inclusive to allow more people to enjoy the area