Those increases will come in April and August next year, in two separate instalments.

Neil Connaughton of Roscommon-based Connaughton Fuels says he's trying to push back on behalf of customers.

Motorists are being warned that prices could pass 2 euro per litre.

The use of HVO is not widespread in Ireland and the fact that's it's now 15 cent more expensive than a litre of diesel is making it less attractive

Nationally, close to 68,000 households still burn peat for warmth.

The measure will come into effect from midnight.

A range of benefits could follow the industry.

It's expected that the reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel will be removed.