# fuel costs
This year
2023
# Now we're sucking diesel
Fuel prices at lowest level since September 2021, but are expected to rise again
The average petrol price across the country is now around €1.59.
# your stories
How are you managing your electricity bills? We want to hear your stories
We want to get a sense of how Irish households are coping with electricity prices – here’s how you can take part.
# fuel costs
Excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel to remain for now - but it will increase from June
The Cabinet today agreed a range of cost-of-living measures.
Last year
2022
# Cost of Living
No 'magic money tree' to help with fuel costs, says minister as pump prices jump above €2 a litre
Minister Heather Humphreys says remote working is a ‘sensible option’ for those looking to cut costs.
# fuel costs
Petrol prices rise over €2 per litre mark following EU announcement of Russian oil ban
Head of communications at AA Ireland Paddy Comyn told The Journal that prices are at a record high.
# Fuel Prices
Taoiseach warns of ‘rocky’ times ahead after EU bans most Russian oil and gas
Micheál Martin said it will be “challenging” for consumers as the EU weans itself off Russian fossil fuels.
# your stories
Your stories: How have the rising energy costs impacted your life?
We want to get a sense of how Irish households are dealing with the rise in energy prices – here’s how you can take part.
# Cost of Living
NTA may recommend an increase in taxi fares in response to rising fuel costs
Industry representatives have said demand has not returned to pre-pandemic levels and rising fuel costs are adding pressure on drivers.
# fuel costs
Excise cut: Average tank of petrol should drop by €12 and diesel by €9, says government
Paschal Donohoe says a 60-litre tank will see excise duty reduce by an average of €12 for petrol and €9 for diesel.
# petrol and diesel
Cabinet will sign off on an emergency cut to excise duty on fuel tomorrow
An incorporeal Cabinet meeting will be held in the morning.
# Ukraine
Govt expected to move on cut to fuel excise in the next week or two
The Tánaiste indicated to the Dáil this week that excise will need to be reduced in order to tackle price hikes at the pumps.
# Petrol Pumps
Varadkar says Govt may reduce excise duty on petrol as prices soar to €2 per litre
Senior ministers met today to discuss how to assist Ukraine and the impacts of energy costs domestically.
# Cost of Living
Coveney: EU states must be given 'extraordinary flexibilities' to deal with rise in fuel prices
Government sources say if the price of petrol or diesel hits €2 they will have to step in with emergency measures.
All time
# truckers
Hauliers warn of further protest in early December if fuel costs are not reduced
The Irish Truckers and Haulage Association Against Fuel Prices made the announcement on social media.
# fuel costs
Carbon tax increase should be deferred due to surging fuel costs, ex-minister says
Mayo TD Michael Ring said ‘we are facing into an uncertain winter’.
# pumping it
The cost of motoring has come down - but not for everyone
Insurance and petrol costs are the biggest factors.
# fuel costs
Minister briefed on potential for 400% increase in carbon tax rate by 2030
In the end, Paschal Donohoe did not touch the carbon tax rate in Budget 2019.
Here is where you can find the cheapest and most expensive fuel in the country
Donegal is the most expensive county to buy petrol and Wicklow is the most expensive place to buy diesel.
# up and down
Water charges push up inflation rate, overall though it's good news
In the main, prices are down by 0.6% compared to last year.
Voices
Column: Here's where we can make cuts – and savings! – that won’t hurt services, jobs or salaries
Cutting costly emissions from thousands of public buildings would help the environment and save Ireland €200m a year – without requiring a single job loss.
# Petrol Prices
The cost of filling your car fell last month
AA Ireland says that petrol prices fell by nearly four per cent with diesel falling by just under 5 per cent.
# Your Say
Poll: Should motor tax be scrapped and included in the cost of fuel?
New changes to the arrears system once again raise the question of whether tax should instead be included in fuel.
# Results
Ryanair makes record profits of over €500 million
Average fares rose by 16 per cent and traffic increased by 5 per cent at the no-frills airline.
# Fuel
Price increases added €10 to fuel bills last month - AA
The cost of petrol and diesel at the pumps increased again in the last month, adding a reported average of €10 onto the cost of running a modest family car.
