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# fuel costs

This month
September 2023
# Energy prices
Flogas Energy announces 30% cut in electricity and natural gas unit rates and standard charges
The company announced three price hikes last year, before freezing prices in January.
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Sep 15th 2023, 10:51 AM
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.
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Apr 19th 2023, 8:57 AM
# 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.
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Mar 3rd 2023, 7:12 AM
# 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.
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Feb 21st 2023, 1:08 PM
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.
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Jun 8th 2022, 2:27 PM
# 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.
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Jun 1st 2022, 1:33 PM
# 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.
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May 31st 2022, 12:26 PM
# 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.
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Apr 6th 2022, 3:00 PM
# 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.
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Mar 10th 2022, 8:30 PM
# 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.
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Mar 9th 2022, 12:43 PM
# 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.
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Mar 8th 2022, 7:25 PM
# 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.
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Mar 6th 2022, 1:00 PM
# 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.
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Mar 3rd 2022, 6:23 PM
# 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.
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Mar 1st 2022, 2:48 PM
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.
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Nov 26th 2021, 8:31 AM
# 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’.
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Sep 30th 2021, 5:32 PM
# pumping it
The cost of motoring has come down - but not for everyone
Insurance and petrol costs are the biggest factors.
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Jul 15th 2019, 9:12 AM
# 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.
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Dec 19th 2018, 6:15 AM
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.
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Jan 18th 2016, 7:50 AM
# 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.
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Feb 19th 2015, 6:15 PM
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.
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Apr 16th 2014, 8:00 AM
# 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.
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May 13th 2013, 7:15 AM
# 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.
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Apr 5th 2013, 10:38 AM
# 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.
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May 21st 2012, 8:16 AM
# 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.
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Jan 15th 2012, 12:28 PM