Survey shows petrol prices drop despite overall rise

Petrol prices have fallen by 7.3%, according to the latest results of an AA survey, with the motoring body saying that a litre of petrol now costs 109.9 cent (on average.

Diesel prices have also dropped. The average price of a litre of diesel is now 110.8 cent, a 2.3 cent drop on October prices.
AA spokesman Conor Faughnan welcomed the drop in prices, indicating that it was a “relief” for drivers but that motoring expenses still exceeded the prices at the beginning of 2005.
The association is now calling on Finance Minister Brian Cowen to reduce excise duty charged on petrol and diesel in the December budget.

Mr Faughnan said that drivers were still under pressure because of high fuel prices.
“The high price of fuel has placed a huge burden on motorists and on businesses throughout 2005.
“The Department of Finance is supposed to be on our side, and ordinary consumers badly need the relief,” he said.