After the reinstatement of excise duty on August 1, fuel prices were expected to continue to rise but the latest figures from AA Ireland show that prices at the pump actually fell in September.
AA Ireland's latest fuel price survey shows that petrol prices dropped by seven cents to an average of €1.74 per litre, while diesel prices were also seven cent lower at an average of €1.67 per litre.
Crude oil prices continue to fall to around $72 a barrel.
AA Ireland also said that electric vehicle owners can expect to pay an average of €857.77 a year to cover the national average of 17,000 km per year, which is a reduction of €58 a year this month.
Jennifer Kilduff, Head of Marketing & PR for the AA Ireland, said that September was a good month for all motorists.
"Petrol and diesel prices on average have decreased this month, perhaps as a result of crude oil prices falling. The EV driver is also winning this month with the average monthly charging costs reducing," she said.
"Further reductions are expected from November 1 with Electric Ireland announcing they will be cutting some of their rates. Hopefully, these small wins will not be offset by any budget measures," she added.
