Motorists pay 20% more than last year as petrol prices rise

PETROL and diesel prices have edged closer to an average of €1.30 a litre, driven by supply uncertainty on world markets.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2005 - 01:00

Jim Morahan

Major oil distributor Texaco set the mark for more expensive fuel, announcing on Wednesday night it was charging €1.21 for petrol and €1.17 for diesel.

Motorists are now paying 20% more for fuel than a year ago.

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