Filling stations along the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland are going bust thanks to petrol being 25% cheaper in the North – with more closures to come, the industry has warned.
Higher duty and carbon taxes on southern garages have made a tank around €15 cheaper in the North, enough to spark “fuel tourism” of crossing the border for cheaper prices.
The average petrol price in the North is currently 128.7p per litre, while the average price of diesel is 133.4p per litre, the lowest since 2021.
The average fuel price in the Republic is 180c a litre for petrol and 177c for diesel. At current exchange rates, Northern garages are cheaper by around 27c a litre for petrol and 30c for diesel.
Full story Filling stations along the border going bust due to 'fuel tourism'
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