How much can I save by comparing fuel prices in Ireland?

The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the same area is often 10 to 15 cent per litre. On a 50-litre fill that is roughly EUR 5 to EUR 7.50 saved every time you refuel, which adds up to hundreds of euro a year for a regular commuter. Comparing real-time prices on FuelWatch before you fill up is the simplest way to stop overpaying.

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NEWSGovernment announces €505m fuel-cost relief package — RTÉ NEWSGardaí clear O’Connell Street blockade in overnight operation — BBC News NEWSDublin and Galway blockades end after coordinated Garda operation — Irish Times NEWSExcise duty cuts take effect — diesel down 20c, petrol down 15c per litre NEWSAA Ireland May 2026: petrol eases to €1.82, diesel at €1.97 per litre NEWSDefence Forces assist final blockade clearance as talks conclude — The Independent NEWSNORA levy paused for two months from April — 2c per litre saving on petrol and diesel NEWSGovernment announces €505m fuel-cost relief package — RTÉ NEWSGardaí clear O’Connell Street blockade in overnight operation — BBC News NEWSDublin and Galway blockades end after coordinated Garda operation — Irish Times NEWSExcise duty cuts take effect — diesel down 20c, petrol down 15c per litre NEWSAA Ireland May 2026: petrol eases to €1.82, diesel at €1.97 per litre NEWSDefence Forces assist final blockade clearance as talks conclude — The Independent NEWSNORA levy paused for two months from April — 2c per litre saving on petrol and diesel

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The Case for Change

Ireland can display pump prices. It still cannot publish them.

In peer countries, a price change becomes public data. In Ireland, it stays on a roadside sign until someone drives past and reports it.

No reporting mandate

Stations have no legal duty to send a digital update when petrol or diesel prices change.

No national database

There is no single government record that regulators, researchers and drivers can inspect.

No public feed

Apps cannot draw from the same neutral source, so every service must rebuild coverage by hand.

2007 · MandatedFrance

2011 · MandatedAustria

2013 · MandatedGermany

2026 · MandatedUnited Kingdom

Still absentIreland

Ireland’s framework is 19 years behind the first peer-country scheme. The only way to know what a station charges is to drive there or rely on volunteers to report it by hand.

FuelWatch proves that the interface, map and reporting flow can work across 4,300+ stations. But a community should not have to recreate public infrastructure one forecourt at a time. Stations should publish the prices they already display, once, in a format every app and watchdog can use.

There is “a degree of price-gouging going on.” Taoiseach Micheál Martin, March 2026

There is no legal obligation on companies to set prices at a level consumers consider fair. CCPC, March 2026

The missing piece is not another comparison interface. It is the national reporting layer beneath every interface.

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Analytics

Ireland's Fuel Price Tracked.

Daily chart averages are compiled from publicly available sources and FuelWatch's own real-time price data for independent, non-commercial research only. From 9 April 2026 onward, averages are calculated exclusively from FuelWatch's real-time price data. No third-party data is used to operate the FuelWatch.ie platform, all fuel prices in the app are reported in real time by drivers as they fill up.

AA Ireland, Fuel Prices

* Excise, fixed duty per litre on mineral oils. Carbon Tax works the same way, calculated per tonne of CO2.

** NORA, 2c/litre levy funding strategic oil reserves. Does not apply to aviation or maritime fuel.

*** Better Energy, small charge by some fuel companies under the Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme. Not a tax or levy.

How much tax do you pay per litre?

averages, AA Ireland.

Petrol €1.84/L Before Tax: €0.77 / L

58% Taxed

€1.07 goes to tax

Diesel €1.88/L Before Tax: €0.89 / L

52% Taxed

€0.99 goes to tax

Detailed Tax Breakdown

Pump Price	€1.84 (184c) \| €1.88 (188c)
Price Before Tax	€0.77 (76.98c) \| €0.89 (89.45c)
Taxes & Charges
1. Excise*	54.18c \| 42.57c
2. NORA**	2.00c \| 2.00c
3. Carbon Tax	16.35c \| 18.74c
4. Better Energy***	0.08c \| 0.08c
5. VAT (23%)	34.41c \| 35.15c
Total Taxes	€1.07 (107.02c) \| €0.99 (98.55c)
Total as %	58% \| 52%

News

RTÉ News

Government announces €505m fuel-cost relief package

Measures cover hauliers, farmers, professional drivers, and households worst affected. Tánaiste Simon Harris says supports are “substantial and significant”.

Yesterday · evening Irish Times · Live

Dublin and Galway blockades end after coordinated Garda operation

O’Connell Street, Galway docks and remaining motorway blockades cleared. Supply lines reopen to depots across the country.

Today · early morning The Journal

O’Connell Street reopens after week of fuel-protest disruption

Tankers resume deliveries as the capital’s main thoroughfare reopens. Schools expected to operate normally from Monday.

Today The Independent

Ireland fuel protests: Dublin blockades lifted after overnight Garda operation

Defence Forces assisted the final clearance. Some smaller demonstrations persist in Galway and Mayo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about comparing fuel prices in Ireland with FuelWatch.

FuelWatch shows real-time fuel prices across Ireland, so the map reflects what people are actually paying at the pump right now. Ireland has no law requiring retailers to publish their prices, so there is no official feed, the most current price for any station is the latest FuelWatch update, and the more people checking in, the more accurate and up to date the map. We are campaigning to make price transparency a legal requirement so that, one day, this data can be official and automatic.

FuelWatch gives you real-time fuel prices across Ireland. Prices appear live on the map for everyone, with colour-coded stations and cheapest-first search to help you choose where to fill up. It works like Waze for fuel prices, the more people checking in, the more accurate and up to date the map becomes.

FuelWatch covers 4,300+ fuel stations across all 32 counties of Ireland, including both the Republic and Northern Ireland. This includes major brands and independent stations.

Yes. Every FuelWatch member can report petrol and diesel prices at any station. Simply find the station, enter the price you see on the pump, and submit. Your report helps other drivers find the cheapest fuel in your area.

FuelWatch covers all 32 counties of Ireland, from Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick to every rural county. Whether you are in Donegal, Kerry, Wexford, or anywhere in between, you can compare fuel prices near you.

FuelWatch is purpose-built for Ireland with a clean, modern interface and no ads. Unlike other fuel comparison sites, FuelWatch shows real-time prices, covers all 32 counties, and is actively working toward making fuel price transparency a national standard.

You can compare petrol and diesel prices across Ireland for free on FuelWatch. The map shows real-time pump prices at 4,300+ stations in all 32 counties, covering both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, so you can find the cheapest forecourt near you before you fill up. FuelWatch works on the web at app.fuelwatch.ie and as a free iOS and Android app.

FuelWatch is a free, ad-free fuel price app built specifically for Ireland. It shows real-time prices, and the map highlights the cheapest petrol and diesel near you across all 32 counties. Unlike most comparison tools, FuelWatch also covers home heating oil, green diesel, and EV charging, with no subscription and no ads.

The gap between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt in the same area is often 10 to 15 cent per litre. On a 50-litre fill that is roughly €5 to €7.50 saved every time you refuel, which adds up to hundreds of euro a year for a regular commuter. Comparing real-time prices on FuelWatch before you fill up is the simplest way to stop overpaying.

Real-time petrol and diesel prices from 4,300+ stations in all 32 counties. Stop overpaying, see the cheapest fill near you right now.

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