""December saw very little movement in fuel prices, which will come as welcome news for motorists during what is typically a busy and expensive time of year. "While diesel did rise slightly, the increase was minimal and petrol prices remained steady for the second consecutive month." The spokesperson said the continued stability in EV charging costs is also positive, providing reassurance to electric vehicle drivers as we move towards the end of the year."
"AA Ireland said with increased travel over the festive period, motorists should remain mindful of fuel costs and shop around where possible, as prices can still vary significantly between regions. Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland, which represents oil importers, petrol stations and oil distributors, said the cost of crude oil has not changed much in the past two months. "Markets are fairly stable and that is reflected in prices at the pumps"
Petrol prices held steady at an average €1.74 per litre in December, unchanged from November. Diesel rose marginally to €1.73 per litre, up from €1.72, after earlier carbon tax increases added about 2c per litre to both fuels. EV home charging and pay-as-you-go public charging costs remained unchanged. Fuel costs have largely levelled off after earlier volatility, with global oil prices, currency movements and supply factors exerting limited impact at the pumps during December. Motorists were advised to shop around during increased festive travel. Market stability has been noted by industry representatives reflecting modest crude cost movement.
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