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Motorists Face Higher Petrol And Diesel Costs From Tomorrow

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 16:24

By Martin Osborne - Head of News. Got a story? Email news@kfmradio.com

This is due to a rise in carbon tax - and there will be further increases in the coming months due to changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Scheme.

Fuel prices will rise from tomorrow.

The cost of a litre of petrol and diesel will increase by around 2 and a half cent.

This is due to a rise in carbon tax - and there will be further increases in the coming months due to changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Scheme.

Kevin McPartland, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, says motorists are facing significant increases.

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