Fuel Prices in Clare
Community-reported petrol, diesel, home heating oil, and green diesel prices across County Clare. From Ennis and Shannon to Kilrush, Ennistymon, and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Driving in County Clare
County Clare stretches from the lower Shannon estuary in the south to the dramatic Burren limestone plateau and the Atlantic coast in the north, creating two very different driving environments. The M18 and N18 running from Limerick city through Ennis and northwards towards Galway form the county's main spine, carrying substantial commercial, commuter, and tourist traffic year-round. This corridor supports a competitive spread of forecourts through Ennis and the settlements along the route.
Ennis, the county town and by far the largest settlement in Clare, has well-developed forecourt competition, with stations on all the main approach roads including the Galway Road, Limerick Road, and Killaloe Road. The town's bypass means that a growing share of through traffic no longer enters the town centre, and forecourts positioned near the bypass roundabouts have adapted to capture this flow. Shannon town, to the south near the airport, has its own distinct fuel market shaped by its industrial estates, housing estates, and the steady movement of airport workers and contractors.
West Clare tells a different story. The N67 and N68 routes connecting Ennis to Kilrush and the Loop Head Peninsula are narrower roads serving a more dispersed rural population. Kilrush, as the main market town for West Clare, has a small number of forecourts serving a wide catchment. Ennistymon and Lahinch on the coast road are tourist-oriented towns where fuel pricing during the summer months reflects limited local competition and high visitor demand, particularly from visitors heading to the Cliffs of Moher.
The Burren in north Clare is one of Ireland's most distinctive landscapes and a major attraction on the Wild Atlantic Way. Drivers making the circuit through Ballyvaughan, Kinvara, and Corofin should note that stations in this area are sparse and popular ones can be busy in summer. Home heating oil demand in Clare is significant given the county's rural character, and marine and agricultural diesel are relevant fuels in the coastal and farming areas respectively.
What FuelWatch tracks in Clare
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Community-Reported Prices in Clare
These averages come from FuelWatch community reports across Clare. Prices change often, so open the app for the latest reports near you.
Averaged from FuelWatch community reports. Most recent report: 16 June 2026. Open the app for the latest prices near you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the cheapest petrol in Clare?
Open FuelWatch and zoom to your location. Ennis has the most competing forecourts in the county, with stations clustered on the Galway Road, Limerick Road, and around the town's bypass. The Shannon area also has several forecourts competing for local residential and industrial estate traffic.
Are fuel prices higher in tourist areas near the Cliffs of Moher?
Stations on the Wild Atlantic Way route through Ennistymon, Lahinch, and Doolin can see higher seasonal prices during the summer tourist peak, reflecting lower competition and high visitor volumes. FuelWatch community reports help both day-trippers and locals identify where pricing is more competitive on the route to the Cliffs of Moher.
Does FuelWatch cover the Shannon Airport area and Kilrush?
Yes. The Shannon area has its own coverage reflecting forecourts serving the industrial estates and airport approach roads. Kilrush and the Loop Head Peninsula are also covered, though in more remote areas community reports depend on drivers who travel those routes regularly.
Nearby Counties
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