Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed

Smaller farmers say minimum thresholds prevent them from claiming certain fuel support schemes.

Petrol and diesel prices have risen by an average of 19 cents a litre during July.

For motorists filling 50 litres a month, that amounts to €9.50 extra for a tank of diesel and €4.50 more for petrol. 

Meanwhile, smaller farmers say they aren't able to claim some of the fuel support scheme due to minimum limits set.

Around €65 million from the fund has gone unclaimed so far.

Irish Farmers Association President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman says the supports need to be kept in the sector regardless:

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