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Leitrim councillor asks watchdog to investigate 'significant variation' in fuel prices

Apr 1, 2026 13:00
By Eoghan Murphy
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Leitrim councillor asks watchdog to investigate 'significant variation' in fuel prices
Paddy O'Rourke at his home in Carrigallen

The government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel last week, in response to the Iran war.

A Leitrim councillor is calling for the state watchdog to investigate a 'significant variation' in fuel prices.

The government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel last week, in response to the Iran war.

But diesel still costs over €2.10 a litre in many local filling stations - with petrol selling for around €1.90.

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Fianna Fáil councillor in Carrigallen, Paddy O'Rourke, says some prices are disappointing:

He's calling for the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to look into it:

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