Increase in petrol and diesel prices to impact those in rural areas
The price of petrol and diesel is set to increase again from midnight tonight. Government excise duties, which were cut as part of measures to combat the cost-of-living crisis, will be reinstated on a phased basis. Petrol will increase by 6 cent a litre, while diesel will increase by 5…
Petrol and Diesel prices continue to fall in North West
Fuel prices have fallen to their lowest level in over a year and a half. The latest survey from the AA shows the average price of petrol across the country is now 1 euro 59 cent per litre, the lowest it’s been since September 2021. The average diesel price…
Announcement expected to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel
The body representing fuel companies, Fuels for Ireland is calling on the Government to avoid suddenly removing fuel discounts to avoid queues at the pumps. It’s expected an announcement will be made on Tuesday to remove the reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel. Fuels for Ireland CEO Kevin McPartlan…
Fitzmaurice: ‘Penalties on diesel will hit rural motorists, businesses’
An Independent TD says moves to increase tax on diesel vehicles and to ban them from some towns is yet another attack on rural Ireland. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says it would also have a devastating affect on small haulage companies, many small businesses and on motorists who have diesel cars…