Diesel volumes down 2% in June - CSO New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that diesel consumption in June was down 2% on the same time last year. Business • 05 Aug
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 … Business • 07 Jun
'Substantial' fuel price rise on the way to forecourts Forecourt retailer, Applegreen, has confirmed that its business customers who use fuel cards have been informed of 'substantial' price increases for petrol and diesel, effective … Business • 04 Mar
Military begins fuel supply to UK petrol stations British army drivers have begun delivering supplies to beleaguered petrol stations in the UK hit by a fuel crisis. UK • 04 Oct 21
Petrol clearances soar by 37% in December - CSO The amount of unleaded petrol cleared for excise duty in December showed an unprecedented increase, according to figures today from the Central Statistics Office. Business • 03 Feb 21
Transport fuels saw huge falls in April - SEAI New figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) shows that deliveries of fuel for air travel sank by 84% in April while deliveries … Business • 22 Jun 20
IPIA reassures public on oil and fuel supplies The Irish Petroleum Industry Association has reassured consumers that there will be no interruption in the supply of petrol, diesel and home-heating oil, to consumers … Business • 16 Mar 20
Car running costs dip but insurance still an issue The average cost of running a family car for a year stands at €10,590, according to the AA's annual survey of motoring costs - a … Business • 15 Jul 19
Oil consumption here continues to increase The organisation representing the petroleum industry here has pledged to play its part in Ireland's transition to a low carbon and environmentally sustainable economy. Business • 25 Mar 19
Fuel prices hit highest level in 18 months New figures show that the cost of a litre of petrol or diesel has reached its highest level in 18 months. Business • 20 Mar 17
Applegreen plans first dividend payout as profits grow Fuel forecourt retailer Applegreen has announced plans for its first dividend after reporting an almost 16% rise in gross profit for 2016. Business • 14 Mar 17
Budget may see hike in excise duty on diesel A hike in the excise duty on diesel to equalise it with petrol could form part of discussions ahead of the budget. News • 25 Aug 16
UK inflation down on cheaper air fares & clothes UK inflation fell in April for the first time since last September as air fares fell back and clothes shops cut prices on the high … Business • 17 May 16
Saudi to boost petrol prices by more than 50% Saudi Arabia has said it was raising petrol prices by over 50% for some products from today as it cuts a range of subsidies after … Business • 29 Dec 15
Car fuel prices at five year low - AA Ireland The price of motor fuel is at its lowest point over five years, according to AA Ireland. Business • 15 Dec 15
US retail sales fall in key shopping month US retail sales fell sharply in December, the biggest holiday shopping month of the year, according to Commerce Department data published today. Business • 14 Jan 15
UK inflation falls to 12 year low UK inflation fell sharply to a 12 year low of 1% in November as lower food and petrol prices kept a lid on the cost … Business • 16 Dec 14
Oil prices at lowest level for four years Oil prices have dipped below $80 a barrel for the first time in four years, boosting hopes for cheaper petrol on forecourts. Business • 13 Nov 14
Motorists warned over contaminated fuel Motorists are being advised to only purchase fuel from trusted sources to minimise the risk posed by petrol stretching. News • 06 Nov 14
UK inflation hits 1.2% five year low UK inflation fell to a five-year low of 1.2% in September as the supermarket price war and lower petrol prices kept a lid on the … Business • 14 Oct 14
Weak petrol prices dampen US producer inflation US producer prices were flat in August, pointing to muted inflation pressures that should see the Federal Reserve in no hurry to raise rates. Business • 16 Sep 14
DCC Energy to acquire Esso stations in France DCC Energy is to acquire a network of almost 400 Esso-branded petrol stations in France for €106m. Business • 28 Aug 14
UK inflation rate eases in August British inflation eased back to 2.7% in August as retailers kept a lid on the prices of new autumn ranges while petrol pump rises slowed. Business • 17 Sep 13
US retail sales up despite drop in cars purchases US retail sales edged up in July despite a drop in car sales, new figures show today. Business • 13 Aug 13
US wholesale prices see biggest fall in 3 years Sharp drops in fuel and food costs reduced a measure of US wholesale prices in April by the most in three years. Business • 15 May 13
