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Fuel prices remain steady ahead of September excise duty increase

Average petrol price is €1.65, the same as in June, with the average price for diesel being €1.55, an increase of 2 cents

"Following the duty increases last month, we have seen prices remain steady," said AA Ireland’s Blake Boland. Picture: Getty

Petrol and diesel prices remained steady and were virtually unchanged in July compared to June, according to AA Ireland.

New figures show that the average petrol price is €1.65, the same as in June, with the average price for diesel being €1.55, an increase of 2 cents.

"Following the duty increases last month, we have seen prices remain steady," said AA Ireland’s Blake Boland.

"Aside from the upcoming signalled duty increases, there is no reason ...