Diesel prices have risen to surpass €2 a litre at the majority of forecourts across Ireland, according to recent figures. The increases are placing a significant financial burden on motorists, with AA Ireland warning that a typical driver now faces paying an extra €235 a year in fuel costs.
In addition to the impact at the pump, households are experiencing steep rises in home-heating expenses. The cost of a full tank of home-heating oil has increased by €150 over the course of the last month alone, compounding the overall cost-of-living pressure.
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