Fuels for Ireland chief warns fuel prices could rise 35 cent per litre by January under policy changes
The CEO of Fuels for Ireland said petrol, diesel and home heating oil prices could rise by a combined 35 cent per litre by January if the government reinstates fuel excise duty in September, raises carbon tax on budget night and increases the renewable transport fuel obligation from January 1. He said diesel wholesale prices have already jumped by more than 20 cent per litre in the past 2.5 weeks, with VAT still to be added. He also cited renewed Middle East conflict that has restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed up insurance costs. Wholesale prices published daily by Platts feed through to the Irish market almost immediately, he said.