Fuel Prices in Mayo

Community-reported petrol, diesel, home heating oil, and green diesel prices across County Mayo. From Castlebar and Westport to Achill Island, Ballina, and the remote north Mayo coast.

Driving in County Mayo

County Mayo is one of the largest counties in Connacht by land area, and its varied geography creates a genuinely uneven fuel market. Castlebar, the county town, sits at the junction of the N5 (Dublin to Westport), the N60 (to Roscommon and Athlone), and the N84 south to Galway. It has the densest concentration of forecourts in the county. Westport, a busy tourism hub on the coast, has its own competitive local market driven by visitor footfall and the coastal cruise and ferry trade.

The N17 north to Sligo is a significant route through Swinford, Charlestown, and Tubbercurry. Ballina, Mayo's largest town by population, has good fuel provision on the N57 and N26 approaches. These northern towns serve both local residents and traffic heading between Galway and the northwest.

North and west Mayo are a different situation. The drive from Castlebar to Belmullet on the Mullet Peninsula (about 100 km northwest) passes through Crossmolina, Bangor Erris, and a long stretch of blanket bog with very few stations. Achill Island, connected by a bridge to the mainland at Achill Sound, has a handful of local stations that serve the island's residents and a large summer tourist population. Prices at the island's extremities reflect the logistics of island supply.

Agriculture is a major driver of fuel demand across Mayo. The sheep and cattle farms of the Nephin range, the Moy valley, and the plains of south Mayo all require green diesel. Home heating oil is almost universal in rural Mayo outside Castlebar and Ballina town centres.

What FuelWatch tracks in Mayo

Petrol Castlebar, Westport, Ballina, and N5 corridor
Diesel Coverage on N5, N17, N57, and N60 routes
Home Oil Kerosene depots serving rural Mayo including Achill
Green Diesel Agricultural depots across south and east Mayo

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Check Fuel Prices Before Heading into Mayo

Open FuelWatch to see community-reported petrol and diesel prices at stations near your location. Planning a trip out to Achill or Belmullet? Fill up in Castlebar and check what is available further out before you go, then report prices at stations you pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the cheapest petrol in Mayo?

Open FuelWatch and zoom to your location. Castlebar has the most competing forecourts. In remote areas like Belmullet and Achill Island, far fewer options exist so checking before you leave the main towns is advisable.

Are fuel prices higher in Achill Island and north Mayo?

Yes. Achill Island stations and those in remote north Mayo like Belmullet face higher distribution costs and fewer competitors. FuelWatch community reports from these areas help other drivers set realistic expectations and plan accordingly.

Does FuelWatch cover home heating oil in Mayo?

Yes. Home heating oil is the dominant fuel for rural Mayo homes. FuelWatch's Home Oil layer covers kerosene depots serving the county, including routes through north and west Mayo where oil delivery logistics are more complex.

Nearby Counties

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