Fuel Prices in Limerick

Community-reported petrol, diesel, home heating oil, green diesel, and EV charging prices across County Limerick. From the M7 Dublin corridor to Newcastle West and rural south Limerick.

Driving in County Limerick

Limerick sits at the junction of three major motorway corridors: the M7 from Dublin, the M20 from Cork, and the N18 and N24 from Galway and Tipperary. This position makes Limerick City one of the busiest refuelling stops in Munster, with the Raheen retail park and Childers Road areas carrying particularly high volumes of motorists.

Limerick City's own daily commute patterns have shifted significantly since the opening of the Limerick Tunnel and the redevelopment of the Limerick Northern Relief Road. Castletroy and the University of Limerick campus area on the eastern approach see sustained eastbound morning traffic, with return flows in the evening. Dooradoyle, Castleconnell, and Annacotty all have local stations serving suburban commuters.

South and west County Limerick are primarily agricultural, with a strong dairy farming sector around Charleville (straddling the Cork border) and Newcastle West. The N21 from Limerick to Tralee passes through a sparsely populated stretch where the distance between stations is notably longer than in the city. Green diesel demand is high in these areas, particularly at planting and harvesting times.

Home heating oil is the dominant fuel for rural Limerick homes off the gas network, especially west of the city. EV infrastructure in the county is concentrated in Limerick City, with some charge points at service stations on the M7 and M20 approaches.

What FuelWatch tracks in Limerick

Petrol City retail parks, M7 corridor, and county towns
Diesel High coverage on M7, M20, N18, and N21 routes
Home Oil Kerosene depots serving rural west and south Limerick
Green Diesel Agricultural depots in Newcastle West and south Limerick

Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Find the Cheapest Petrol or Diesel in Limerick

Open FuelWatch to see community-reported prices at stations near your current location. Whether you are stopping off the M7 or filling up in Newcastle West, the map shows what local drivers have recently paid at each station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the cheapest petrol in Limerick?

Open FuelWatch and zoom to Limerick City or your current location. The Raheen and Childers Road areas have a high density of competing forecourts, which tends to keep prices competitive. Community-submitted reports show what each station was charging most recently.

Are diesel prices competitive along the M7 in Limerick?

The M7 carries heavy truck and commercial traffic between Dublin and Limerick, so large motorway-adjacent forecourts near the city tend to price diesel competitively for commercial fleets. FuelWatch shows community-reported prices so you can compare before pulling in.

Does FuelWatch cover Newcastle West and rural Limerick?

Yes. FuelWatch covers stations across all of County Limerick. Coverage in rural areas like Newcastle West, Rathkeale, and Kilmallock depends on community reporters in those towns, so submitting a price when you fill up helps everyone else.

Nearby Counties

Check fuel prices in neighbouring counties or view the full national map.