Motorists are seeing modest increases at the pumps this October, while electric vehicle home-charging and household energy tariffs have climbed a little further.
The latest monthly fuel price survey from AA Ireland shows that the price of unleaded petrol rose to €1.72 a litre in October from €1.70 in September, while diesel increased to €1.68 a litre from €1.67.
AA Ireland said that while pump prices have stayed relatively stable, home energy tariffs for EV and domestic electricity customers are increasing with most energy companies announcing price hikes in recent weeks.
AA said that EV owners and soon-to-be EV owners should review their home-energy plan and specifically check whether their tariff offers an overnight or off-peak EV-charging rate.
"Switching to such a tariff can significantly reduce costs and help soften the impact of the upcoming increases," it said.
"While pump prices have only moved slightly this month, the bigger cost-shock lies ahead for households in the form of higher electricity and EV-charging bills. With the winter months coming, predictability is more valuable than ever and proactive steps now will help manage the increase," AA Ireland added.
