Diesel prices are up 4c a litre, with petrol up 2c in the last month, according to the November AA Ireland fuel price survey.
The motoring organisation said this rise in prices will put real pressure on motorists, particularly those who depend on their vehicles for work, school runs and daily commuting.
Unleaded petrol is now €1.74 a litre, up from €1.72 last month. But diesel prices are up by 4c in the month to €1.72 a litre.
The price of both fuels rose in October also.
Electric vehicle (EV) home-charging costs and pay-as-you-go rates, remain stable after increases in October.
It is estimated there are close to 100,000 EV passenger cars in this country.
Even small increases add up quickly, especially as families face higher seasonal expenses
An AA Ireland spokesperson said: “We’ve seen a clear rise in petrol and diesel prices this month and that’s going to be felt immediately by motorists who rely on their cars every day.
“Even small increases add up quickly, especially as families face higher seasonal expenses heading into winter.”
The AA warned that some home electricity tariffs have been increased, which means some EV owners could also see their running costs increase, particularly those on night-rate or 24-hour plans.
The AA said motorists can take measures to try and offset the increase at the pumps. Photo: Getty
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EV drivers need to be conscious of the tariff they have with their provider to ensure they are getting the best rates, the motoring organisation said.
Bord Gáis Energy, Energia, Pinergy and SSE Airtricity all hiked electricity prices last month. Flogas raised its electricity prices in August.
The AA spokesperson added: “With both fuel and energy prices moving in the wrong direction, every cent matters.
“These sharper increases come at a time when many households are already facing higher winter costs, making fuel spend an even larger portion of weekly budgets.
Crude prices spiked after Donald Trump imposed sanctions on two big Russian oil exporters
“Taking proactive steps, from driving more efficiently to seeking out better-value garages, can help motorists manage the impact as prices continue to climb.”
Motorists with petrol and diesel vehicles benefited from low prices for crude oil during the summer.
But in the last few weeks, crude prices spiked after US president Donald Trump imposed sanctions on two big Russian oil exporters.
Kevin McPartlan of Fuels for Ireland, blamed the budget increase in carbon tax for the higher prices at the pumps.