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Drivers warned to expect rise in fuel prices ‘soon’ as Russia invades Ukraine

Motorists are being warned to expect a surge in fuel prices “any time soon” following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The price of Brent crude oil hit its highest level in eight years after increasing by 5.6% to 102.30 US dollars per barrel shortly ...

24 Feb 2022 at 09:55

Proportion of road deaths involving drunk drivers hits 11-year high

The proportion of deaths on Britain’s roads involving drunk drivers reached an 11-year high during the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. Motoring experts said the rise could be linked to an increase in alcohol consumption during lockdowns. An ...

23 Feb 2022 at 15:25

National News

Overnight petrol and diesel hikes as Russian-Ukraine crisis causes record fuel costs

Car fuel prices took another jump as a result of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, with an average increase of 2 cent overnight. The latest increase is another blow to beleaguered motorists who have been facing high fuel costs for a number of months. ...

28 Jan 2022 at 12:33

Motoring

Massive hike in fuel prices for Donegal motorists over the past year - AA survey reveals

The price of petrol has increased by 31% in the past year, and there has been a 33% increase in the price of diesel, according to the latest findings by AA Ireland. Currently, Ireland is the 17th most expensive country in the world for fuel ...

24 Jan 2022 at 17:33

Almost a quarter of drivers say seat belt laws are too soft – survey

Nearly a quarter of drivers believe punishments for not wearing a seat belt are too lenient, a new survey suggests. Some 24% of 1,800 UK motorists polled for the RAC said the existing maximum penalty in Britain of a £500 fine is not strong ...

31 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns

Major retailers are failing to reduce petrol prices in line with falling wholesale costs, the RAC has warned. The roadside recovery firm said the wholesale cost of unleaded – the price when it arrives at forecourts – is now back down to ...

03 Aug 2022 at 13:06

Christmas getaway appears smooth for Britain’s roads as travellers heed warnings

Warnings about the impacts of rail strikes on festive getaways were heeded by travellers resulting in little extra impact on Britain’s roads on Christmas Eve, a motoring organisation has said. Motorway travel appears to have been ...

24 Dec 2022 at 17:17

Near-six month fall in petrol prices halted

A near-continuous fall in petrol prices since November 2022 has been halted due to a rise in the cost of oil, according to new analysis. The AA said the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts was 146.9p on Wednesday,...

22 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Spending on cars rising three times faster than for public transport fares

Spending on car purchases has risen three times faster than for public transport journeys, new figures show. Some £57.4 billion was spent in the UK on new and used cars in 2023, up 6% on five years earlier, according to AA ...

04 Jul 2024 at 00:01

Local News

Scoil Mochaomhóg Naofa triumphs in Battery Recycling challenge!

Students in Scoil Mochaomhóg Naofa in Tipperary were crowned Battery Recycling Champions for their exceptional efforts in collecting the equivalent to 40,500 used AA batteries for recycling during the last school year. ...

28 Sept 2023 at 15:33

Fuel prices ‘fall like a feather’ despite Rishi Sunak’s duty cut

Fuel retailers have been accused of refusing to pass on Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s duty cut in full. Mr Sunak used his spring statement on March 23 to reduce fuel duty by 5p per litre. That was worth a saving of 6p per ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Competition watchdog to review fuel prices

The competition regulator has announced it will carry out a “short and focused review” of fuel prices. Andrea Coscelli, chief executive of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), said record pump prices are ...

13 Jun 2022 at 14:30

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