27-04-2025
Major warning to thousands of Irish drivers as latest price hike hits petrol costs
AN URGENT warning has been issued for thousands of Irish drivers as the latest price hike is set to hit all petrol stations.
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The price hike was announced in last year's
With the latest price hike, drivers with an average car with a petrol tank of 60litres will have to pay an extra €1.28 for
Since October, the carbon tax rate per tonne for petrol and
It is expected that every budget will include higher carbon taxes to discourage the usage of fossil fuels.
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This means it is expected to reach €100 per tonne as part of the plan by 2030.
And the household gas bills will also see a rise of around €16 manually.
THREE MONEY CHANGES IN MAY
Households across the country should be aware of a number of social welfare and bill changes coming next month.
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
- MAY 5
The May
JOBSEEKER'S BENEFIT
The Pay-Related Jobseeker's Benefit was rolled out from March 31, providing a huge boost for thousands of people. It will be available for those who become fully unemployed on or after March 31 and have enough pay-related social insurance contributions, also known as PRSI. This means, anyone who became unemployed in May can now apply for the social welfare boost, which can be worth up to €450.
CARBON TAX
It was confirmed that the rate of carbon tax for petrol and diesel would increase to €63.50 per tonne from €56 per tonne on October 9, 2024 as part of the Budget 2025. It is expected to reach €100 per tonne as part of a plan to discourage fossil fuel use by 2030. The increase will apply to all other fuels from May 1.
Elsewhere, an urgent warning has been issued to
Irish drivers could be unknowingly racking up penalty points and fines for everyday mistakes on the
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But fear not,
I'm an Irish driving instructor and here are the three main questions you can be asked about under the bonnet on the day
The first common offence is ignoring the vehicle length or width signs when their vehicle exceeds the limit, facing up to a €120 fine.
Drivers should be aware that driving past a sign revealing a maximum vehicle length or width when their vehicle is too large is a simple mistake that can lead to penalty points and fines.
If caught, the
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Chill Insurance urges people to know vehicle length restrictions, especially when planning routes through unfamiliar or rural areas.
Next up is the failure to yield at junctions, roundabouts or where yield signs are in place, which can result in two penalty points and an €80 fine, which will rise to four points and up to €160 if unpaid or taken to court.
Drivers are urged to watch for road markings and signs and give way when necessary; failure to provide the right of way can lead to collisions and obstructions.
FAILURE TO OBEY GARDA SIGNAL
The third common mistake is over the failure to obey a
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Gardai are responsible for enforcing road traffic laws and keeping the public
; failure to follow their instructions can cause confusion and accidents
.
For example, disobeying a Garda signal includes not stopping when signalled to pull over, ignoring a hand signal or verbal instruction.
Insurance experts highlighted the importance of following the Garda's instructions and doing it safely.
Another common mistake is parking a vehicle in a dangerous position, which could lead to three penalty points and a €80 fine, increasing up to five points and up to €160 if not paid.
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Fuel prices are set to increase from May 1
