Consumers facing double hit of Vat and fuel price increases

Petrol excise rates rose by 7c per litre overnight and diesel by 5c. Picture: Leah Farrell/ RollingNews.ie

Consumers are facing a double hit of cost increases as petrol and diesel prices rise and Vat rates return to pre-covid levels in hotels, bars, and restaurants.

Petrol excise rates rose by 7 cents per litre overnight, diesel prices increased by 5 cents, and agricultural diesel went up 1 cent.