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The recent carbon tax increase announced on Budget Day last week adds an additional 2.1c per litre of petrol and 2.5c per litre of diesel.

Call to address 'increasing burden' of fuel taxes

Fuels for Ireland is calling on the Government to set up an expert group on taxation to address what it describes as the "increasing burden" of fuel taxes on Irish motorists.

Business • 09 Oct 24

The fuel sector wants a expert group on tax set up

Fuel sector seeks action on high petrol and diesel prices

The proportion of the price of diesel accounted for by tax will hit 54% following an expected increase in the carbon tax in October's budget.

Business • 26 Aug 24

Fuels for Ireland is seeking an expert group on tax to be set up

Fuels sector seeks action on high petrol and diesel costs

The proportion of the price of diesel accounted for by tax will hit 54% following an expected increase in the carbon tax in October's budget.

Business • 18 Aug 24

NORA ensures Ireland has a 90-day stock of oil ready at all times

Oil body ends EU complaint after Govt change of stance

The representative body for firms involved in the importation, distribution and marketing of oil products here has dropped a complaint it made to the European Commission alleging illegal State aid, after what it claims has been a significant change in policy stance by the Government.

Business • 18 Jul 22

Car users are still paying more tax now on fuel than last year because wholesale prices have risen so much

Fuels for Ireland urges new approach to tax on fuel

The fuels industry has said that the Government needs to look at the overall approach to taxation on fuel because the argument that increasing fuel taxes results in decreased demand "just doesn't follow."

Business • 07 Jun 22

Wind Energy Ireland said it is ready to play its part in delivering the plan

Wind Energy Ireland welcomes Climate Action Plan

Wind Energy Ireland has welcomed the publication of the Climate Action Plan, in particular the increased ambition for an 80% renewable electricity target.

Business • 04 Nov 21

Fuels for Ireland claims oil-based energy consumers have had responsibility for the funding of the Government's Climate Action Fund placed solely upon them

Fuels for Ireland lodge illegal state aid claim with EU

The representative body for firms involved in the importation, distribution and marketing of oil products here has lodged a complaint with the EU alleging illegal state aid by the Government.

Business • 05 Jul 21

Fuels for Ireland