Gas Prices Near Me Ireland: Cheapest Stations & Days

If you have ever stared at a petrol pump wondering whether you could have saved a few cents by driving to the next station, you are not alone — fuel prices across Ireland vary more than many drivers realise, and knowing where to look makes a real difference. With live data from Irish aggregators like FuelCompare and FuelWatch, this guide shows you exactly what petrol and diesel cost today, how much of that goes to tax, and how to find the cheapest station near you.

Average petrol price per litre (national): €1.70 ·
Average diesel price per litre (national): €1.69 ·
Cheapest petrol price live: €1.69 ·
Cheapest diesel price live: €1.65 ·
Stations tracked by FuelWatch: Over 1,500

Five data points tell the story of Ireland’s current fuel market: the AA Ireland national averages, the live cheapest prices from FuelCompare, the tax breakdown from FuelWatch, the typical ranges from Ireland by Car, and the motorway premium from odo.ie.

How much is gas in Ireland today?

Across Ireland, the national average petrol price sits at €1.70 per litre, while diesel averages €1.69 per litre, according to the AA Ireland fuel price page. But averages hide a wide spread: live trackers show prices ranging from €1.69 at the cheapest petrol stations to over €1.80 at some motorway forecourts.

Current average petrol and diesel prices across Ireland

• AA Ireland national petrol pump price: €1.70/L (AA Ireland – fuel price page)
• AA Ireland national diesel pump price: €1.69/L (AA Ireland – fuel price page)
• FuelCompare live cheapest petrol: €1.69/L (FuelCompare Ireland – live prices)
• FuelCompare live cheapest diesel: €1.65/L (FuelCompare Ireland – live prices)
• FuelWatch Ireland snapshot: petrol €1.82/L, diesel €1.97/L (FuelWatch Ireland – current prices)

Price variation: Dublin vs. other counties

• FuelCompare covers all 32 counties and updates hourly, showing significant regional spread (FuelCompare Ireland – about)
• Ireland by Car notes that price differences between forecourts can reach 15–20 cents per litre (Ireland by Car – fuel guide)
• Motorway service stations charge a premium of €0.15–€0.20/L above local alternatives (odo.ie – fuel cost calculator)

The implication: planning ahead and using price apps directly reduces fuel costs.

Who has the cheapest gas prices in Ireland?

When it comes to low prices, the big brands are not always the best bet. According to Ireland by Car’s fuel guide, supermarket forecourts often price diesel €0.03–€0.10 per litre below local branded competitors. The same pattern holds for petrol.

Three live aggregators give the clearest picture. The table below compares the prices they report at a single glance.

How to find the cheapest station near you

• FuelCompare Ireland (fuelcompare.ie) – updates hourly, shows cheapest petrol and diesel across all 32 counties
• FuelWatch Ireland (fuelwatch.ie) – crowdsourced data from 1,500+ stations, also covers home oil and EV charging (Apple App Store listing)
• Circle K station finder (Circle K Ireland) – locate nearby Circle K stations
• Check supermarket forecourts – often 3–10 cents cheaper per litre than branded stations (Ireland by Car – fuel guide)

The pattern: supermarket forecourts and independent stations consistently undercut major brands.

How much of the price is tax?

Irish motorists pay a substantial share of each litre to the government. According to FuelWatch Ireland’s current price breakdown, petrol is 59% taxed and diesel 51% taxed. The AA Ireland breaks down the components: excise duty, NORA levy, carbon tax, Better Energy charge, and VAT (AA Ireland – fuel price page).

• Petrol: base price 57.68€/L, total taxes 112.32€/L, total 170.00€/L (AA Ireland – fuel price breakdown)
• Diesel: base price 66.09€/L, total taxes 102.91€/L, total 169.00€/L (AA Ireland – fuel price breakdown)
• FuelWatch confirms petrol 59% taxed, diesel 51% taxed (FuelWatch Ireland – price breakdown)

The catch: tax structure locks in a floor for pump prices regardless of crude oil fluctuations.

Are motorway petrol stations more expensive?

Yes, and the difference is substantial. According to odo.ie’s fuel cost calculator, motorway service stations typically price fuel €0.15–€0.20 per litre above the cheapest local options. For a typical 50-litre fill-up, that’s an extra €7.50–€10.

• Motorway premium: +€0.15–€0.20/L (odo.ie – fuel cost calculator)
• Supermarket forecourts undercut branded stations by €0.03–€0.10/L (Ireland by Car – fuel guide)

The pattern: pay a premium for convenience on the motorway, or save by planning ahead and filling up at a supermarket forecourt in town.

How can I find the cheapest station near me?

The simplest method is to check a live price aggregator before you head out. Both FuelCompare Ireland and FuelWatch Ireland list stations by price and location. FuelWatch offers a mobile app that covers 1,500 stations across all 32 counties (Apple App Store listing).

• Use FuelCompare for hourly updates on cheapest petrol and diesel
• Use FuelWatch app for community-reported prices and a map of nearby stations
• Check if a supermarket forecourt (Tesco, Dunnes, SuperValu) is nearby – they often have lower prices
• Avoid motorway stations unless absolutely necessary

If you are also looking for other local services, check out our guides on Farmers Markets Near Me: Dublin & Ireland Schedules and Build-A-Bear Near Me: Irish Stores & Prices.

“Total taxes on petrol are 112.32c per litre, meaning the base price is just 57.68c.”

— AA Ireland fuel price breakdown, AA Ireland – fuel price page

“Petrol is 59% taxed in its current price breakdown.”

— FuelWatch Ireland, FuelWatch Ireland – price breakdown

“FuelCompare Ireland shows live fuel prices from stations across all 32 counties and updates hourly.”

— FuelCompare Ireland, FuelCompare Ireland

For Irish drivers, the smartest move is to use a price aggregator before filling up, or risk paying 15–20 cents more per litre at motorway stations. The choice is yours: a minute on your phone can save you a tenner on every tank.

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