"The national average price of a litre of unleaded in February 2026 was 173c, and 172 for diesel, according to the AA. In January those figures were 170c for petrol and 169c for diesel. So far the highest price we've found for petrol is 184.9c a litre in Texaco, Ballygall, Dublin 11, and diesel at 185.9c at Top, Strand Road Portmarnock, north Dublin."
"The increases have led to accusations of 'price gouging' although fuel retailers deny this. The Enterprise Minister has called an urgent meeting with the fuels industry, and urged consumers to report any suspected breaches of consumer or competition law to watchdog the CCPC, although it is unclear whether it has any powers to intervene."
"Meanwhile, the Government has distanced itself from any cost-of-living supports for fuel such as those after Russia invaded Ukraine. The Irish Independent has been surveying where petrol and diesel are now dearest around the country, with some steep increases listed below."
Fuel prices across Ireland have risen substantially, triggering accusations of price gouging from consumers, though retailers deny these claims. The Enterprise Minister convened an urgent meeting with the fuels industry and encouraged consumers to report suspected breaches to the CCPC watchdog, though its intervention powers remain unclear. The Government has declined to implement cost-of-living supports for fuel similar to those provided after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. National average prices reached 173c per litre for unleaded petrol and 172c for diesel in February 2026, up from 170c and 169c respectively in January. Regional price variations are substantial, with petrol ranging from 174.8c to 184.9c and diesel from 173.9c to 185.9c across different locations.
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