Tynwald backs tariff changes
Gas prices on Island are set to increase by 27.5%.
A motion to alter tariffs was approved by members of Tynwald this afternoon (19 October).
Treasury Minister, David Ashford, confirmed earlier a £1m support package would be created to support those on the lowest incomes:
Meanwhile, Douglas South MHK, Claire Christian, believes Manx Gas' parent company should 'step up' to help:

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