Fuel Prices At All Time High

Petrol has risen by almost 50 cent.

Fuel prices are currently at an all time high and are having a significant impact on household budgets, according to the Consumers Association of Ireland.

Currently, the average price of petrol stands at €1.72 per litre, with a litre of diesel at €1.63.

This is a significant contrast to last year, when the average price of petrol was €1.25, with diesel at €1.17.

Policy and Council Advisor with the Consumers Association of Ireland, Dermott Jewell, says action needs to be taken:

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