Fuels for Ireland warns of further jumps in pump prices
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Ireland's fuels industry warns of additional retail price spikes as multiple policy measures (fuel excise reinstatement, higher carbon tax, tighter renewable fuel obligations) coincide with renewed Middle East shipping risk around Hormuz that is lifting insurance and freight costs. Diesel wholesale prices are already up sharply, and Platts-referenced wholesale pricing transmits quickly into Irish markets, reinforcing near-term upside pressure across refined products and heating oil.
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Fuels for Ireland's chief executive has warned that fuel prices could climb again as several policy measures converge alongside renewed geopolitical risk. The industry group said the government plans to reinstate fuel excise in September, raise carbon tax on budget night, and increase the renewable transport fuel obligation from January 2025.
At the same time, a resurgence of conflict in the Middle East is constraining shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and keeping insurance costs elevated. Against that backdrop, wholesale diesel prices have already risen by more than 20 euro cents per litre over the past 2.5 weeks. The association estimates that by next January, retail prices for petrol, diesel and home heating oil could be up by a combined 35 euro cents per litre.
Fuels for Ireland noted that Platts' daily wholesale price assessments feed through to the Irish market in real time.
