Consumers facing higher fuel costs as new measures delayed

Change in rules around biofuels will come into effect before a cut to excise

In recognition of the increased costs associated with the new biofuel mandate scheme, the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications has announced an excise duty cut of 1 cent per litre of diesel or petrol, and a cut to the National Oil Reserves Agency (Nora) levy of 1 cent per litre.