Families pump out €2,700 a year to fuel cars

AT 23c dearer than this time last year, soaring petrol prices will force motorists off the roads unless the Government tackles fuel prices, the AA has warned.

According to the motoring group, average petrol prices have now spiralled to above the €1.50 per litre mark, although some Dublin forecourts are displaying even higher prices.

This will mean that, based on average mileage, already hard-pressed families will have to spend €225 per month or €2,700 per year to run their cars.