Irish motorists should not expect cheaper petrol and diesel immediately after the Government cuts excise duty, the industry has warned. While big petrol stations with a high throughput could pass on a price change “within hours”, smaller stations that receive deliveries less frequently could take several days to do so. He said that a cut in excise duty should be passed on quickly, and pointed out that the Government would be aware of how much stock is out in the market. Kevin McPartlan, of Fuels for Ireland, said it was important to note that excise duty is applied at the last point before it comes into the supply chain. “We are urging motorists who are preparing to fill up on Wednesday morning, to be conscious that these changes may not be reflected immediately.

Source: Irish Independent March 23, 2026 19:45 UTC