Motorists to see price cuts as fuel excise reductions come into force

Dáil backs excise cuts to ease pressure on motorists, with opposition criticising measures as insufficient and delayed

Prices at the pumps will be cut by between 15c and 20c until the end of May as the Government moves to tackle soaring costs for motorists and hauliers. The cuts are due to take effect on Wednesday. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Fuel prices will begin to fall from this morning after the Government agreed late on Tuesday to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel.

Prices at the pumps are set to drop by between 15c and 20c per litre until the end of May, as the Government moves to tackle soaring costs for motorists and hauliers.