Petrol costs ‘rise by 2c’ despite fall in oil prices

PETROL retailers refused to comment on a claim that the price of fuel at service stations has increased this week despite the continuing fall in international oil prices.

Petrol costs ‘rise by 2c’ despite fall in oil prices

While a barrel of crude oil costs about $105 on worldwide markets — its lowest since February — petrol and diesel prices went up by 2c per litre on many Irish forecourts early this week.

That’s according to consumer chief Dermott Jewell, who called for oil price falls to be passed onto service station customers.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited