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Ireland needs public pump prices as diesel passes €2
After the Taoiseach’s €2 diesel warning, drivers need prices they can compare before travelling. Why FuelWatch depends on community reports, what the UK introduced, and what Ireland should require.
Read full article → 30 June 2026 NewsFuelCompare Has Closed. Here Is Where Irish Drivers Can Turn Next.
A thank-you to the FuelCompare team and a guide for drivers looking for a free alternative to compare petrol and diesel prices.
Read full article → 4 April 2026 AnnouncementFuelWatch Is Now 100% Free. Compare Petrol and Diesel Prices Across All 32 Counties.
FuelWatch.ie, Ireland's community-powered fuel price comparison app covering stations nationwide, is now completely free. Previously a paid app, FuelWatch has dropped all barriers so every Irish driver can compare prices and find the cheapest fuel near them.
Read full article → 27 March 2026 DataDiesel Has Breached €2.00 Every Day for Three Weeks. Here Is What the Data Shows.
Community-sourced price data from more than 1,500 Irish fuel stations shows that the national average price of diesel has sat above €2.00 per litre every single day since 6 March, 21 consecutive days and counting. The full daily breakdown, day by day.
Read full article → 26 March 2026 The Irish SunI was sick of missing out on cheapest petrol in my area, now my €4.99 secret gets drivers the best prices across Ireland
The Irish Sun features FuelWatch.ie and founder Alex Santos on how the community-powered app is helping Irish drivers find the cheapest fuel across stations nationwide nationwide.
Read full article on The Irish Sun → 19 March 2026 Data Report
FuelWatch Tracks 10,000+ Fuel Price Points Across Irish Stations
A look at the differences between community-reported petrol and diesel prices, and why checking nearby stations can matter. Reports reflect the prices drivers saw on the dates shown.
Read full article →FuelWatch.ie Featured on Cork's 96FM, The Opinion Line with PJ Coogan
FuelWatch.ie founder Alex Santos joined PJ Coogan on The Opinion Line to discuss Ireland's fuel price transparency gap and how FuelWatch is building the infrastructure to close it.
A Policy Failure, Not a Technology Problem.
France and Germany have required price reporting for years. The UK launched Fuel Finder in February 2026. What would a public reporting system mean for drivers in the Republic of Ireland?
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