It's claimed that gas prices will be the next to surge following the government's plan to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel and increase the fuel allowance.
Customers in the Shannonside region and across the country have experienced sharp rises at the pumps and home heating oil in recent weeks.
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice feels that gas prices are to hit consumers and businesses.
The Independent Ireland representative spoke on this morning's JF Show: