Petrol prices hit highest level this year 

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe said the decision to now increase duties that was made in last year’s budget must be followed through.

The price of petrol has risen to its highest level this year, with the average price now standing at 183c per litre at the pumps.

While the cost of filling the car with petrol has increased, diesel has actually fallen since last month, by 2c to 176c a litre, according to AA Ireland.