News - Petrol
Fears for unemployment level amid fuel price caps
Felim Gurn says they should be capped at 1 euro and 80 cents a litre for a few months.
May 7, 2026 13:26
Local farmers facing impacts of fuel crisis
Earlier this month, a package of measures on fuel costs and to support the transport and farming sectors was announced.
Apr 23, 2026 13:07
Army called in to remove protesters blocking fuel depots
In a statement issued this morning, The Department of Justice said that “the blocking of critical national infrastructure will not be permitted to continue.”
Apr 9, 2026 09:34
Fears over school transport amid fuel crisis
The cost of fuel is expected to soar to 2 euro 30 in the coming days due to the war in Iran.
Apr 7, 2026 07:29
Diesel still costing over 210c a litre in many local stations - a week after excise cuts
While prices have fallen across the region, some stations are still charging 212.9 cents for a litre of diesel this morning.
Apr 1, 2026 08:11
High fuel prices continue to impact local customers
On Monday, the cabinet approved a 250 million euro plan to cut excise duty and increase fuel allowance payments and offer a rebate to hauliers.
Mar 25, 2026 13:11
Petrol and diesel prices to be slashed tonight
Ministers are set to sign off on measures that will ultimately cut the cost at the fuel pumps by 17 cent a litre for petrol and 22 cent for diesel.
Mar 24, 2026 08:12
Latest figures show sharp rise at the pumps
The latest AA fuel price monitor has been published.
Mar 20, 2026 07:24
Enterprise Minister meets fuel industry reps as prices rise at the pumps
The meeting was held after claims of price gouging due to the conflict in Iran.
Mar 7, 2026 08:22
Fuel price increases hitting local customers
The ongoing situation involving Iran is already pushing up global oil prices, which is filtering down to the pumps locally.
Mar 5, 2026 13:42
Oil price surge 'bears no reflection' to costs in Ireland
Fuels for Ireland insists the increases are 'absolutely in line' with wholesale international prices.
Mar 5, 2026 11:24
Local consumers feeling the pinch at the pumps
Increases of up to 16 cent per litre for motor fuel have been reported following the outbreak of war in Iran.
Mar 4, 2026 17:53
Local customers set for further fuel price surge
The increase follows warnings that petrol, diesel, electricity and home-heating oil could surge further in the wake of US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Mar 3, 2026 12:58
Leitrim councillor calls for further fuel price hikes to be scrapped
Sinn Féin Councillor Cormac Flynn brought a motion forward at last Monday's Leitrim County Council meeting about the issue.
Sep 6, 2024 11:02Shannonside Newsletter
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