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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Clare McCarthy

Why is petrol so expensive and can the Government help with my soaring bills?

Rising petrol and diesel prices are making life harder for Irish drivers who are having to pay more than ever before to fill up their tanks.

In many forecourts across Ireland, the average price for diesel is now over €2.10 a litre and petrol has reached the €2.20 mark.

Global events such as the war between Russia and Ukraine, the price of crude oil, and EU sanctions are all having an impact on the price of fuel.

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