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Budget 2026: Motorists will pay more at the fuel pumps

Budget 2026: Motorists will pay more at the fuel pumps

Update: 2025-10-08
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The carbon tax increase, which came into effect at midnight last night. Which means that motorists will pay 2.5 cents more per litre for fuel at the pumps, with a further hike to come in January. 

 All to discuss with Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland. 

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Budget 2026: Motorists will pay more at the fuel pumps

Budget 2026: Motorists will pay more at the fuel pumps