AA Ireland survey reveals dip in petrol and diesel prices
AA Ireland’s latest monthly fuel price survey shows that the cost of both petrol and diesel eased in August.
The price of unleaded petrol now averages €1.70 a litre, down from €1.73 in July, while the average diesel price stood at €1.68 per litre, down from €1.69 in July.
AA Ireland also said that while ESB EV public charging rates rose in July, the cost of charging an EV at-home remained unchanged this month
It said those prices will likely rise again in October. Currently, public EV charging has a reduced 9% VAT rate, but this is set to return to the standard 13.5% VAT rate on October 31 this year.
A spokesperson for AA Ireland said that August has brought some modest relief at the pumps, with both petrol and diesel recording a small decrease compared to July.
“While these reductions may seem minor, they help ease the cost burden for households and drivers travelling during the end of summer holiday period,” the spokesperson said.
“Stability in EV charging costs this month is also welcome news for those who made the switch to electric, although the recent on-the-go price adjustments still highlight the importance of planning longer journeys carefully,” they added.
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