Petrol and diesel at lowest price since September 2021 but expected to rise

Prices are set to jump again as a phased restoration of previously reduced rates of excise on car fuel will take place in three stages over the coming months.

New figures from an AA fuel prices survey show diesel prices fell by 9% to €1.51 per litre, compared to last month. Petrol prices also fell 3.6% lower than in March to €1.59 per litre, the lowest since September 2021.

Fuel prices have fallen to the lowest since the start of the war in Ukraine but are likely to rise again as crude oil spiked in recent weeks and reduced rates of excise on petrol and diesel are expected to be restored.

New figures from an AA fuel prices survey show diesel prices fell by 9% to €1.51 per litre, compared to last month. Petrol prices also fell 3.6% lower than in March to €1.59 per litre, the lowest since September 2021.