Jersey Gas Outage Sparks Island-Wide Chaos
Residents across Jersey are left in the cold after a major gas supply fault plunged the entire island into outage. Since the early hours of Saturday, October 7, homes and businesses have been cut off from essential gas services, causing widespread disruption.
Hot Water, Heating, and Cooking Hit Hard
The blackout has knocked out hot water, heating, and cooking facilities, leaving Islanders fuming. Island Energy, the island’s gas provider, has issued urgent instructions to keep everyone safe:
- Switch off any gas appliances currently in use.
- Turn off the gas supply at the meter using the emergency control valve.
- Avoid using gas appliances or turning the supply back on until cleared by Island Energy engineers.
The company admits that restoring gas won’t be quick. “It will take some time,” they warn, as engineers scramble to fix the fault across affected areas.
Frustration Mounts for Businesses
Business owners are as annoyed as residents. Iselin Jones of The Moorings Hotel and Restaurant slammed the lack of solid reassurances, highlighting how the outage severely disrupts daily operations and impacts customers.
Help and Support Amid the Crisis
Island Energy apologised for the inconvenience and pledged full efforts to resolve the issue promptly. Customers using gas cylinders or bulk tanks remain unaffected, providing some relief.
For updates or assistance, customers should call 01534 755555—though expect busy lines. Visit islandenergy.je for more info.
Jersey Police are on alert and advise contacting Island Energy directly via their 24-hour emergency number. They warned of possible delays due to high call volumes and urged caution until gas services return to normal.
