Fuel prices

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

“Our members are essentially paying a premium for green dye,” as the FCI seeks urgent meeting to protect the viability of farm and forestry contracting in Ireland.

NEWS 24 August 2026

Contractors seek regulator for fuel price clarity

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Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

Green diesel costs near €1.50/l as fuel crisis deepens

NEWS 20 August 2026

Green diesel prices rise again as September excise duty return looms

Green diesel prices rise again as September excise duty return looms

NEWS 19 August 2026

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

School bus contractors warn rising fuel costs could put services at risk

FEATURES 14 August 2026

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

Fertiliser and fuel prices up over 20% in the year to June

NEWS 14 August 2026

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Fuel excise cuts to be reversed gradually

Fuel excise cuts to be reversed gradually

Full taxes and levies will be restored on a phased basis between September and December.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Green diesel falls 23c/l in four weeks

Green diesel falls 23c/l in four weeks

Green diesel prices have dropped by as much as 23c/l over the past four weeks, with further price drops expected as the US and Iran vow to sign a peace deal to end the conflict in the Middle East.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Commission officially approves Ireland's fuel support scheme

Commission officially approves Ireland's fuel support scheme

The fuel support scheme will provide direct grants to farmers and contractors covering the months from March to July, based on fuel usage in 2025.

NEWS 29 April 2026

FCI urges 20% contractor price hike amid surging costs and support uncertainty

FCI urges 20% contractor price hike amid surging costs and support uncertainty

Prior to the war in the Middle East, farm contractors were still going to have to raise their prices for the 2026 season due to other increasing costs apart from fuel, according to the FCI.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Irish grocery price inflation ticks higher again

Irish grocery price inflation ticks higher again

Latest data shows a more than 30% drop in purchases of lamb for Easter.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Colm McCarthy: hauliers unlikely allies for farm organisations

Colm McCarthy: hauliers unlikely allies for farm organisations

The farm tractors do very little mileage, while the truckers do a lot, far more than the average of 15,000 kilometres per annum of private motorists.

VIEWPOINTS 29 April 2026

Grass 2026: farm machinery sales stable despite fuel price hikes

Grass 2026: farm machinery sales stable despite fuel price hikes

Farm machinery dealers and others in the agricultural sector report that sales have held despite the surge in input costs like fuel and fertiliser which has impacted farmers across the industry.

NEWS 29 April 2026

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