Fuel Prices Soar as Taxes Return | Ireland News

Fuel prices surged in August, with diesel up 11% to €1.92 per litre and petrol rising 5% to €1.84 — costing drivers an extra €9.50 for a full diesel tank and €4.50 for petrol. Experts blame global market forces, not tax changes, and warn the worst may be ahead. Temporary tax breaks expire at month’s end, adding 9c to petrol and 10c to diesel in September, then another 8c each in October. AA Ireland urges drivers to maintain their vehicles to cut fuel use, while politicians push for tax delays — though the government stands by its support measures, calling the situation fluid as global markets adjust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b67c2dd9b14d273