The price of a litre of unleaded petrol nationally hit 115.9c this month up from 103c in January, according to a survey by AA Ireland.
Oil prices have been rising this year as a result of continuing pressure on supplies.
In China demand is up 11% each year and there are also concerns about the ability of the supplies to meet the summer driving season in the US.
Oil prices have been rising this year with Brent at $70 and crude at $65.
