In November 2024, the average premium unleaded petrol price in Ireland stood at 145 British pence per liter. This was some 13 pence lower than prices in the same month a year prior and due to lower crude oil prices, the greatest determinant for motor fuel prices.

In 2021, average price of unleaded gasoline (95 RON) in Ireland stood at 1.42 euros per liter. Between 2000 and 2021, figures increased by 53 euros cents per liter, peaking at 1.62 euros per liter in 2012. Prices reached the lowest in 2002, at 0.86 euros per liter.

Ireland has seen an overall increase in the price of diesel fuel since 2000, with prices amounting to 1.32 euros per liter in 2021. Between 2009 and 2012 prices sharply increased, peaking at 1.55 euros per liter in the latter year. The following four years experienced annual decreases in prices, however, since 2016 prices have been increasing again. Monthly diesel prices were highest in the fall of 2018, when they climbed to 124.9 British pence per liter and notably fell during the coronavirus pandemic in the spring of 2020. However, the recent Europe-wide energy supply shortage has had a huge impact on liquid fuel prices in the country, driving diesel prices past 120 pence per liter in the summer and fall months.Oil price slump 2020It is not just Ireland that has seen significant price decrease in the spring and summer of 2020. Lockdowns and reduced oil demand due to mobility restrictions have impacted the price of diesel globally. The cost per barrel of Brent crude oil declined by an average of 20 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2020 compared to 2019.Diesel cars the most popular in Ireland despite fall in salesDespite a decline in the overall number of diesel cars sold in Ireland, and a growth in electric car sales in recent years, diesel-powered passenger cars remain the most popular. In 2020, over 38,000 diesel cars were purchased by drivers in Ireland. However, the decrease in sales signals a shift away from this engine type.

In the first half of 2022, the electricity prices for household end users (including taxes, levies, and VAT) in Ireland did not change in comparison to the previous six months. The electricity prices for household end users (including taxes, levies, and VAT) remained at 0.08 euro cents per kWh. Over the observed period, the electricity prices have been subject to fluctuation.The prices include gas basic price, transmission, system services, meter rental, distribution and other services.Find more statistics on other topics about Ireland with key insights such as natural gas prices for household end users incl. tax.

For industries with an annual consumption of 10,000 gigajoule (GJ) to 99,999 GJ, natural gas prices were highest than for industries with consumption of 100,000 GJ to 1,000,000 gigajoule in Ireland. In 2021, natural gas prices for industries with an annual consumption greater than 100,000 gigajoules was at 2.65 euro cents per kilowatt hour, while for industries with lower annual consumption, figures were at 3.31 euro cents per kilowatt hour.

Diesel is among the most expensive motor fuels in Northern Ireland. In March 2024, diesel prices were nine pence higher than average prices for unleaded 95 octane fuel (regular gasoline). The previous month, diesel prices were even higher than those for super unleaded fuel, usually the most expensive option.

UK conventional fuel car sales in decline When looking at the fuel types of new cars registered in the UK, diesel has notably fallen out of favor. In 2018, nearly a third of all newly-registered passenger cars were powered by a diesel engine. By 2022, this figure had decreased to just five percent. Diesel's decline has largely come about due to greater popularity of alternative fuels, a shift in consumer preference that has also impacting petrol car sales. Today, battery electric and hybrid-electric vehicles account for roughly one third of car registrations. The plug-in electric vehicle fleet in Northern Ireland came stood at nearly 14,000 units as of 2022.

Supermarkets offer consistently lower fuel prices When comparing prices across UK retailers, supermarkets were found to offer motor fuel at prices that were on average three pence per liter cheaper than the UK average.

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In 2023, imports of wood fuel into Ireland soared to 184K cubic meters, increasing by 42% against 2022 figures.

The average diesel price in Ireland was 139.6 British pence per liter in November 2024. Figures generally decreased in the second half of 2024 in line with worldwide crude oil benchmarks following sluggish demand forecasts.

Ireland IE: Fossil Fuel Support: USD: 2021 Price: Total: Natural Gas data was reported at 282.277 USD mn in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 175.006 USD mn for 2020. Ireland IE: Fossil Fuel Support: USD: 2021 Price: Total: Natural Gas data is updated yearly, averaging 242.042 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2021, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 284.570 USD mn in 2010 and a record low of 175.006 USD mn in 2020. Ireland IE: Fossil Fuel Support: USD: 2021 Price: Total: Natural Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Fossil Fuel Support: OECD Member: Annual.

The Irish gas supply meter market surged to $9.7M in 2024, jumping by 190% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Ireland Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: Fossil Fuel Production: USD: 2022 Price: Tax Expenditure: Petroleum data was reported at 0.000 USD mn in 2022. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 USD mn for 2021. Ireland Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: Fossil Fuel Production: USD: 2022 Price: Tax Expenditure: Petroleum data is updated yearly, averaging 0.000 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2022, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 USD mn in 2022 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2022. Ireland Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: Fossil Fuel Production: USD: 2022 Price: Tax Expenditure: Petroleum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Fossil Fuel Support by Sector: OECD Member: Annual.

Ireland Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: Consumer Support Estimate: USD: 2022 Price: Tax Expenditure: Natural Gas data was reported at 247.095 USD mn in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 150.751 USD mn for 2021. Ireland Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: Consumer Support Estimate: USD: 2022 Price: Tax Expenditure: Natural Gas data is updated yearly, averaging 106.495 USD mn from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2022, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 247.095 USD mn in 2022 and a record low of 71.665 USD mn in 2017. Ireland Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: Consumer Support Estimate: USD: 2022 Price: Tax Expenditure: Natural Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.OECD.ESG: Environmental: Fossil Fuel Support by Beneficiary: OECD Member: Annual.

In 2023, approx. 225K units of gas and smoke analysers were exported from Ireland; jumping by 22% compared with 2022 figures.

The Irish wood fuel market soared to $37M in 2024, picking up by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of fuel, lubricating or cooling-medium pumps for internal combustion engines, when their volume decreased by -8.8% to 190K units.

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In 2023, approx. 27K units of gas supply or production meters were imported into Ireland; picking up by 34% compared with the previous year.

In 2023, purchases abroad of oil or petrol-filters for internal combustion engines decreased by -14.5% to 2.4M units for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend.

The natural gas prices for household end users (including taxes, levies, and VAT) in Ireland increased by 4.2 euro cents per kWh (+16.44%) in the second half of 2021 in comparison to the previous six months. Therefore, the natural gas prices in Ireland reached a peak in the second half of 2021 with 29.74 euro cents per kWh.The prices include electricity/basic price, transmission, system services, meter rental, distribution and other services.Find more statistics on similiar topics in Ireland with key insights such as electricity prices for household end users incl. tax.