Ireland among most expensive countries in Europe for fuel

Ireland is among the most expensive countries in Europe for fuel as already cash-strapped motorists have to fork out more than most countries for petrol and diesel.

That’s according to Europe’s Fuel Price Index, which has combined the average fuel prices for 29 countries in Europe with fuel consumption data to reveal the European country where you can drive the most distance and get the best value for money.

Out of the 29 European countries analysed, Ireland comes in as the 10th most expensive place to fill your car up with petrol, with £50 (just over €57) worth of fuel taking you 455 miles (732km) — 60 miles (96.5km) more than if you spent the same amount on fuel in Norway.