Irish fuel prices rise 4–6 cents per litre Jan. 2, 2026, adding €19 to a 60-litre tank.

Irish motorists face a 4-6 cent per litre fuel price increase starting January 2, 2026, adding about €19 to fill a 60-litre tank. The rise, driven by government policy changes, has sparked calls for an independent energy expert group to address fragmented energy planning and high fuel costs. Critics cite Ireland’s top EU diesel taxes as a major factor in sustained price increases. The change comes amid broader economic pressures, including a 5.5% house price rise in 2025 and rising road fatalities, with nine deaths in Mayo alone. No official response has been issued by the Department of Finance.