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May 3, 2026

Gas price rises expected to be ‘modest’ after hedging strategy

Moghrey Mie — Sunday, 3 May 2026

Isle of Man Energy says advance purchasing has helped shield customers from market volatility Plus: Updates planned to beneficial ownership framework
Vol I · No 853
06:00 BST · 4 min
A daily morning briefing for Ellan Vannin

Moghrey · Mie

The Isle of Man morning briefing·across the Isle of Man
Sunday 3 May 2026 Jedoonee, yn 3oo Boaldyn Issue 853 · Moghrey mie, friends. Here's what's shaping the Island this Sunday.
Welcome · kettle on
Moghrey Mie · welcome
Welcome · kettle on

Moghrey mie 👋

Moghrey mie, you lovely lot. Kettle on, toast rescued from the smoke alarm, and here’s the Island before the group chats get dramatic.

Lead Story
Moghrey Mie · lead
Lead Story

Gas price rises expected to be ‘modest’ after hedging strategy

Isle of Man Energy says advance purchasing has helped shield customers from market volatility

Isle of Man Energy says advance purchasing has helped shield customers from market volatility A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Gas price rises expected to be ‘modest’ after hedging strategy”.

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Almanac · Daily readings
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Almanac · Daily readings

Today on the island

Overcast, 10°C (49°F), wind 10 mph

Douglas
10°C
Overcast · High 12° · Low 9°
Wind
10mph
Moderate
High Tide
07:52
2m · Douglas
Aurora · NOAA
Kp 2
Not visible
Around the Island · 8 stories
Moghrey Mie · stories
Around the Island · 8 stories

The local news that matters this morning

A tight, deduplicated briefing from the 05:00–05:00 news window. Story titles link straight to the original report.

Manx Radio · Politics13:00

Updates planned to beneficial ownership framework

Changes to be brought to Tynwald in May A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Updates planned to beneficial ownership framework”.

Manx Radio · Health07:10

Agriculture Census will help 'deepen understanding' of sector

Gov't monitoring health of industry on 'daily basis' A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Agriculture Census will help 'deepen understanding' of sector”.

Manx Radio · Health07:25

Douglas man banned from the road after drink driving

57-year-old “significantly over the limit” after leaving hospital on moped A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Douglas man banned from the road after drink driving”.

Manx Radio · Transport07:04

Liverpool ferry terminal changed how DoI resources projects

Deputy chief officer admits it highlighted issues with its processes A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Liverpool ferry terminal changed how DoI resources projects”.

Manx Radio · Health12:00

Charity ball in Douglas to support air ambulance and neonatal care

Fundraiser aims to raise awareness of life-saving services across the Isle of Man A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “Charity ball in Douglas to support air ambulance and neonatal care”.

Manx Radio · Island News08:06

49 babies born on Island in April

Statistics released by Jane Crookall Maternity Unit A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full Manx Radio report on “49 babies born on Island in April”.

3FM · Island News13:55

Entries open for tin bath races!

Entries have now opened for one of the Island's biggest sporting events. A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full 3FM report on “Entries open for tin bath races!”.

IoM Today · Sport12:00

Isle of Man hockey team head to London for national final

‘It’s been a long road to the final and this Isle of Man team has earned every step of it’ A useful local update to keep on your radar today. Tap the headline for the full IoM Today report on “Isle of Man hockey team head to London for national final”.

Island Utility · Practical note
Moghrey Mie · utility
Island Utility · Practical note

Today's practical note

Weather check: Overcast; 10°C this morning; high 12°C / low 9°C; winds around 10 mph. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

More details →

Tide Table · Today
Moghrey Mie · tides
Tide Table · Today

Tides · Douglas

Live tide API unavailable; using the latest cached Douglas tide table. Times shown local to the Isle of Man.

01:54
▼ Low
-1.6m
07:52
▲ High
2m
14:39
▼ Low
-2.2m
20:42
▲ High
1.8m
Travel Board · Live
Moghrey Mie · travel
Travel Board · Live

Sailings & Flights

Live boards and timetables for getting on and off the Island.

Steam PacketDouglas sailings
Timetables →
Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway)IOM · live boards
Flights →
Bus VanninIsland-wide services
Routes →
What's On · 8 items
Moghrey Mie · events
What's On · 8 items

What's on: weekend planner

A short weekend planner plus notable Island events coming up during the week. Check times and tickets before setting off.

TodayBallaugh (parish)

An Afternoon of Spirit With Tea and Cake 🎂

Food & Drink · An afternoon of Spirit with Tea and Cake 🎂 Join for a fun and heart warming afternoon of Spirit and Cake! 2-4pm Ballaugh Parish Church Hall Places Limited £20 including refreshments Raffle and donations to Hospice IOM ❤

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TodaySt Mary De Ballaugh Church

Ballaugh Old Church Dawn Chorus and Concert!

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of this iconic church and its surrounding birdlife. Join us for a warm welcome drink and a short, guided breathing meditation, then into the churchyard to hear the birds waken in real tim

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TodayVictoria Hall, Finch Road, Douglas, Isle of Man

Disco Before Dark 🪩 🌖

Social & Nightlife · DISCO before DARK 🪩 🌖 🕺✨ DISCO BEFORE DARK ✨💃 Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. All the disco vibes, none of the late night regret. 🕒 Sunday teatime onwards 🎶 Disco classics & feel-good tunes 🕺 Dance, sing, l

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TodayPort Erin Breakwater

Explore Caves In Glass Bottomed Kayak Adventure

Nature & Outdoors · Explore Caves in Glass Bottomed Kayak Adventure Paddle on the sea in our transparent bottomed kayaks and feel part of the Sea. See amazing new sights of nature and history around our coast as we take a leisurely trip to

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TodayPort Erin Isle of Man

Fim Capital Harbour2harbour Walk 2026

Sports & Fitness · FIM Capital Harbour2Harbour Walk 2026 Registration for the FIM Capital Harbour2 Harbour Walk 2026 are now open! Grab your place by visiting http://harbour2harbour.im/ We can't wait to see you there on Sunday 3rd May!

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TodayBrainwaves Coaching Lower Flat, Ballavargher House, Union Mills Isle of Man Im4 4ar

Front Crawl Masterclass With Brainwaves Coaching

Workshops & Learning · Front Crawl Masterclass with Brainwaves Coaching Improve Your Front Crawl Masterclass I have so many requests to help unravel your stroke - to help you learn how to breathe easier, build your confidence and master your f

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TodayGroudle Glen Railway, Onchan

Groudle Glen Railway — Sunday Services (may–october)

Things to Do · 🔁 Recurring every Sunday 3 May – 18 October 2026 (unless a special event day). Steam trains run from Lhen Coan through the scenic Groudle Glen to the clifftop Sea Lion Rocks Tea Rooms. 11:00am – 4:30pm. Go Explorer Card

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TodayIsle of Man

Harbour 2 Harbour Walk

Charity & Fundraising,Nature & Outdoors · A freindly non-competitive walking event for all abilities this year from Castletown to PortErin. The event will take place on 4th May 2025 with a 10:00 start and a second start at Port St Mary for those who may not want

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Daily Poll · Buttondown Survey
Moghrey Mie · poll
Daily Poll · Buttondown Survey

The morning question

Buttondown survey
What would help most during an Island fuel or energy squeeze?

What would help most during an Island fuel or energy squeeze?

  • Clear availability updates
  • Practical ways to cut costs
  • Faster official guidance

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Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day
Moghrey Mie · word
Focklyn y Laa · Manx of the Day
Oie
/EE/ · Night
In a sentence Oie vie — Good night
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day
Moghrey Mie · proverb
Raa y Laa · Proverb of the day

From the Manx oral tradition

"Myr s'lhiurey yn laa, s'gierrey yn oie."
"The longer the day, the shorter the night." — Everything has its balance — especially true on Mann with long summer days.
Did You Know · Manx trivia
Moghrey Mie · dyk
Did You Know · Manx trivia

A small Manx fact

The Isle of Man Parliament, Tynwald, has been in continuous session since AD 979 — making it the oldest in the world.

This Day in Manx History
Moghrey Mie · history
This Day in Manx History

On or near 3 May · Through the years

3 May
Laa Boaldyn (May Day) — Crosh cuirn (rowan crosses) placed above doors against bad luck.
Today · Outlook
Moghrey Mie · outlook
Today · Outlook

The shape of the day ahead

Overcast, 10°C (49°F), wind 10 mph. Wind 10 mph. Highs of 12°C. Check A18 Mountain Road status before travelling.

Slane lhiat Until tomorrow morning — moghrey mie eu.
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