Circle K
Ireland's largest forecourt network, with motorway and city sites nationwide.
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Applegreen
Motorway and dual-carriageway service areas plus a growing urban footprint.
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Maxol
Irish-owned forecourt brand with a strong presence in towns and suburbs.
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Top Oil
Irish energy supplier operating forecourts and supplying home heating oil.
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Texaco
Globally recognised brand with a long-established presence on Irish roads.
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Emo
Irish-origin fuel brand operating across rural and commuter-belt locations.
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Why Brand Comparisons Matter at the Pump

Forecourt fuel prices in Ireland are set individually by each site operator. That means a Circle K on the M50 can charge a different price to a Circle K on a rural national route, and a Maxol in Cork city may price differently to one in a commuter town. Brand alone does not predict price.

What actually drives the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive site on any given day is a mix of local competition, lease costs, throughput volume, and how quickly the site operator passes on wholesale price movements. FuelWatch community reporters help surface those differences by submitting the price they see on the forecourt board, creating a map that no single brand controls.

Over time, community price data tends to show that supermarket forecourts and high-volume motorway sites are often competitive on diesel, while rural and convenience-led sites sometimes carry a modest premium. But patterns shift, and the only way to know today's cheapest option is to check the map before you leave.

Station metadata shown on FuelWatch, including brand names, comes from OpenStreetMap contributors (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fuel station brand is cheapest in Ireland?

There is no single cheapest brand across Ireland because prices are set site by site. FuelWatch community reports let you compare every brand in your area so you can see which specific station has the lowest price right now.

Does FuelWatch cover all fuel brands in Ireland?

FuelWatch maps 1,500+ stations across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, covering all major forecourt brands as well as supermarket forecourts and independent operators. Any station visible on OpenStreetMap can appear on the FuelWatch map.

How often are prices updated on FuelWatch?

Prices are community-reported by drivers who submit readings via the FuelWatch app. Each station shows the most recent community-submitted price along with when it was reported, so you can judge freshness yourself.

Can I report a price for my local station?

Yes. Download the free FuelWatch app, find your station on the map, and tap to submit the price you see on the forecourt board. It takes under 30 seconds and helps everyone in your area save money.

See Prices on the Map Now

Open the FuelWatch price map to compare community-reported petrol and diesel prices across every brand near you.