Petrol and diesel prices at 1,500+ stations across all 32 counties, reported by Irish drivers every day. Free to use, no sign-up required.
Fuel prices in Ireland are set by individual retailers and vary considerably across the country. The headline figures published weekly by the CSO capture a national snapshot, but the range between the cheapest and most expensive forecourt on any given day can easily span 10 to 15 cent per litre. In urban areas, particularly Dublin, Cork, and Galway city centres, competition between nearby stations tends to keep prices tighter. In rural and remote counties, the nearest alternative may be 20 kilometres away, which removes the competitive pressure that drives prices down in towns.
Petrol (unleaded 95 octane) and diesel (standard road diesel) have traded within a few cent of each other for most of the past decade. The gap between them reflects differences in refinery margins and excise structure rather than crude oil cost, since both fuels derive from the same barrel. Since early 2026, diesel has at times been priced above petrol at many Irish forecourts, a reversal of the pattern that prevailed through most of the 2010s when diesel enjoyed a lower excise duty rate.
Motorway and forecourt pricing on national primary routes (N-roads) often carries a premium compared with town-centre stations. A driver willing to exit the motorway and fill up in the nearest town can frequently save 5 to 8 cent per litre, which adds up to more than EUR 3 per fill for a typical family car.
To see the most recently reported prices in your area, open the FuelWatch price map at app.fuelwatch.ie or download the iOS or Android app. The map shows community-reported prices colour-coded from cheapest (green) to most expensive (red) so you can compare at a glance before you leave home.
Station data (C) OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under the Open Database License (ODbL). All fuel prices are community-reported by FuelWatch users.
FuelWatch is community-powered. Every price on the map was submitted by an Irish driver who stopped at a forecourt, saw the board price, and reported it in the app. There are no automated scrapes, no station-owner feeds, and no price modelling. What you see is what a real person paid, or was offered, at that exact station.
Coverage deepens with every new reporter. Urban areas with dense communities of FuelWatch users tend to have fresher and more accurate prices than rural areas, but the coverage is growing. If you notice a station missing from the map, you can add it via the app. Station metadata is sourced from OpenStreetMap, which means the mapping community also contributes every time a new forecourt is added to OSM.
FuelWatch covers four fuel categories. Switch between them using the layer selector at the top of the price map.
The home heating oil layer is particularly useful in winter months, when kerosene prices can diverge significantly between counties depending on supplier competition and delivery logistics. The green diesel layer covers agricultural merchants and marina depots for farmers and marine users. The EV charging layer mirrors publicly available chargepoint data across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
You can also use the FuelWatch fuel cost calculator to estimate your monthly spend based on your vehicle type and typical mileage.
Prices vary across Ireland's 32 counties. Browse the county pages below to see local context, typical price ranges, and the stations in each area tracked by FuelWatch.
County pages will be expanding across all 32 counties over the coming months. If your county is not listed yet, you can still find prices near you via the price map by searching for your town or Eircode.
Finding the cheapest station is only part of the saving. How you drive and how you maintain your car has a significant effect on fuel consumption. Our complete guide to fuel saving for Irish drivers covers driving technique, tyre pressure, route planning, and how to buy home heating oil at the right time. Combining smart driving with price awareness through FuelWatch is the most reliable way to cut your fuel bill.
If you want to calculate how much you currently spend on fuel each month and see how much you could save by switching to a cheaper nearby station, use the FuelWatch fuel cost calculator. Enter your vehicle's fuel economy, your monthly mileage, and the price you currently pay, and it will show you the impact of even small per-litre savings over the course of a year.
FuelWatch covers Northern Ireland across all six counties: Antrim, Down, Derry, Armagh, Fermanagh, and Tyrone. Prices in Northern Ireland are denominated in pence per litre (p/L) because stations trade in Sterling rather than Euro. The FuelWatch app converts these into a comparable format so drivers who regularly cross the border can compare ROI and NI prices on the same screen.
The price differential between the Republic and Northern Ireland has historically been significant and can swing by several cent per litre depending on the EUR/GBP exchange rate, UK excise duty changes, and the timing of Budget announcements in either jurisdiction. Border counties, particularly Donegal and Monaghan, see regular cross-border shopping when the price gap widens enough to justify the detour. FuelWatch shows prices on both sides of the border without requiring users to switch between apps or region settings.
What is the average petrol price in Ireland right now?
Petrol prices change daily and vary by location. FuelWatch community members report prices from 1,500+ stations across all 32 counties. Download the free FuelWatch app or visit app.fuelwatch.ie to see the most recently reported prices near you.
Why are fuel prices different across Ireland?
Prices differ due to local competition, the cost of transporting fuel to rural areas, supply contracts, and location type. A motorway station competes with fewer alternatives than a city-centre forecourt. Urban centres such as Dublin and Cork typically have tighter competition and more frequent price movements.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in Ireland?
The petrol-diesel price relationship shifts over time. Since early 2026, diesel has at times been priced above petrol at many Irish forecourts. The FuelWatch app shows both fuels side by side so you can compare before you fill up.
Does FuelWatch cover Northern Ireland?
Yes. FuelWatch covers all 32 counties including the six counties of Northern Ireland. Prices are displayed in pence per litre for NI stations and converted for easy cross-border comparison.
How do I find the cheapest fuel near me in Ireland?
Download the free FuelWatch app from the App Store or Google Play, or open the web app at app.fuelwatch.ie. The map shows community-reported prices at nearby stations, with the cheapest options highlighted. Filter by petrol or diesel, or search by town or Eircode.
How does FuelWatch get its price data?
FuelWatch prices are entirely community-reported. Drivers submit prices they see at the forecourt using the app. Reports are validated automatically and the most recent validated report for each station is shown on the map. Station locations and metadata come from OpenStreetMap contributors.
The FuelWatch app is free. No subscription, no paywall, no advertising. Just community-reported prices from drivers across all 32 counties.