The figures come from the Commission for Energy Regulation.
The number of households switching energy suppliers has seen a huge surge recently.
It comes in wake of price hikes for electricity, gas and fuel as a result of inflation.
The Commission for Energy Regulation figures shows that 40,575 thousand houses switched providers in March.
That's an increase of almost 14 thousand on those that switched in 2021.
The cost of living continued to rise last month with the annual rate of inflation hitting 7% , its highest rate in 22 years. According to the CSO, the increase was driven primarily by energy and transport costs, while food prices were also higher | https://t.co/m0lzJCaREK pic.twitter.com/bUifCQDMRO
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Meanwhile, a leading economist is warning that food price inflation could be our biggest problem.
Figures from the CSO showed prices rose by 7 per cent in the year to April.
It's the highest annual increase in 22 years and only adds to increases in prices in other sectors.
Economist Jim Power says the government will be under pressure to respond.
