Ireland Fuel Prices Today — Gasoline €1.826/L, Diesel €1.886/L (August 2026)
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Ireland Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-08-26
Retail Pump Prices — Ireland USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter EUR / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $2.130 €1.826 +40.5%
🚛 Diesel $2.200 €1.886 +45.1%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.455 €0.390
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.250 €0.214
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) $0.123 €0.105
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) N/A
💧 Kerosene N/A
🌡 Heating Oil $1.570 €1.346

Gasoline Price in Ireland Today

At current prices, 40 litres in Ireland runs to about €73.03. In working time on an average salary: 5.8 minutes a litre, 3.8 hours a tankful.

Diesel Price in Ireland

Diesel in Ireland is priced at €1.886/L — 3.3% above the gasoline rate. The Europe norm from 44 markets is diesel 8.8% above gasoline, so narrower here.

How Ireland Compares Globally

Ireland prices gasoline at €1.826/L, or $2.130 per litre: 40.5% above the $1.516 global average. Among 133 markets covered here Ireland ranks 19th dearest, and 14th dearest of 44 across Europe. That is 9.5% above the Europe average. Either side of it: Latvia costs 1.4% less, Belgium costs 0.9% more.

Historical Price Trend

The 3-month direction for Ireland is upward: gasoline moved from $2.110 to $2.130, a rise of 0.9%. The 34 readings held so far run from $1.950 up to $2.234, with the peak on 12 January 2026. Diesel tracked alongside, fell 3.1%. Between its 27 July low and its 12 January high the price swung 14.6%. Since the 2026 series began the price has ended up 4.7% lower. On the same timeline home electricity rose 1.8%, reaching €0.390 per kWh. Natural gas fell 3.1%.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
5.8
minutes of work per liter
48.1%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
3.84
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $3,900 USD. Gasoline price: $2.130/L.
About Fuel Prices in Ireland

As of 2026-08-26, the retail price of gasoline in Ireland is $2.130 per liter, and diesel costs $2.200 per liter. Ireland’s gasoline price is 40.5% above the global average of $1.516 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.455 per kWh.


Ireland applies relatively high fuel taxes reflecting energy and environmental policy. These taxes add a substantial premium on top of crude oil and refinery costs, pushing prices above the regional average.


Based on an average monthly wage of $3,900 USD, a worker in Ireland needs approximately 5.8 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 48.1% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Across Europe, 44 markets are covered: Azerbaijan is lowest at $0.676, Denmark highest at $2.750, 306.8% apart.


Every figure is re-checked weekly against official government energy agencies and trusted international data feeds. Local currency amounts (EUR / €) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Petrol in Ireland stood at $2.130 per litre on 2026-08-26, running 40.5% above the global $1.516/L.
Ireland applies relatively high fuel taxes reflecting energy and environmental policy. These taxes add a substantial premium on top of crude oil and refinery costs, pushing prices above the regional average.
Prices for Ireland are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
The Ireland listing includes Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Natural Gas, Heating Oil, with prices standardised to USD per litre or per kWh.
Ireland gasoline is priced at $2.130/L versus a global average of $1.516/L — a difference of 40.5% (above). Explore the Rankings page to see Ireland's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $92.63 /bbl $0.703 /L $2.130 +203%
🛢 WTI Crude $85.57 /bbl $0.658 /L $2.130 +223.7%
🔥 Natural Gas $2.82 /MMBtu $0.125 /m³ $0.123 -1.5%
⚡ Lithium ETF $77.03 /share indirect $0.455
☢ Uranium ETF $45.69 /share indirect $0.455
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude +10.6% +8.7%
82%
🛢 WTI Crude +6.5% +8.7%
134%
🔥 Natural Gas +1.3% +1.7%
131%
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