Agri-Business
The government has today (Friday, August 28) won a Dáil vote to extend temporary excise cuts on fuel until October 31.
Fuel
Excise rates on fuel will begin to be restored from November 1 on a phased basis, according to proposals being presented to Cabinet.
Rural Life
The government has this afternoon (Friday August 21) decided not to reintroduce its original rate...
Excise clearances of marked gas oil, also known as green diesel, decreased by in the 12-month rolling period, CSO figures show.
Excise clearances of marked gas oil, also known as green diesel, decreased by 3% in January to April 2026 compared with January to April 2025.
The government has outlined a timeline for the reintroduction of fuel excise and the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) levy from September.
Fuel excise cuts implemented to help those who depend on petrol or diesel vehicles cope with higher prices will be extended until September.
Machinery
Marked gas oil, often referred to as 'green diesel' or 'tractor diesel', clearances were unchanged...
Clearances of marked gas oil, otherwise known as green diesel, were 0.4% higher in the first nine months of 2025.
Clearances of marked gas oil, otherwise known as green diesel, were 3% higher in the first six...
The CSO has said that clearances of marked gas oil, or green diesel, in October were 18% higher compared to the same month a year previously.
National average prices for potatoes and butter have increased last month, according to latest figures published by the CSO.
There was a 5% year-on-year increase in the volume of excise clearances of green diesel in June 2024, according to the CSO.
Opposition parties are urging the government not to impose another fuel excise tax increase planned for this week.
The Rural Independent Group leader has called on the government to reverse the recent increase in fuel excise as "motorists are under siege".
