The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sparked fears of a surge in petrol prices around Ireland, as the cost of oil takes a global hit.
Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran, with the latter retaliating on bases across the region.
Missiles fired by Iran have rained down on areas in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE.
Smoke plumes rise following missile strikes in Tehran. Pic: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images
Meanwhile, the US-Israeli strikes have taken a serious hit on Tehran, reportedly killing hundreds.
Iran has the third-largest crude reserves in the world and also controls the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane through which 20% of the world’s oil and gas passes each day.
With living costs already a huge issue for many households across Ireland, a sharp rise in petrol prices could take a painful toll on budgets.
The price of petrol has been feared to surge. Pic: Shutterstock
Some stations across the country are charging upwards of 182c per litre, with others not far behind.
However, there are some areas in Ireland where the price of petrol hasn’t risen so high.
According to Fuel Compare, one of the cheapest stations in the country is an Adfuels Applegreen in Ennis, Clare, which is charging 168.9c per litre.
Some stations across Ireland haven’t seen too high a rise. Pic: Shutterstock
Another Applegreen in Tipperary town is priced at a similar 169.9c.
A Circle K in Donnybrook, Dublin, is charging 169.8c per litre, while another Circle K on St Peter’s Road is listed at 170.8c.
An Applegreen in Cherry Orchard, Dublin, has both unleaded and diesel at 172.8c, with the same price listed at a Circle K across the county in Kennelsfort.
Around the same price is a Maxol in Sutton, Dublin, which is charging 172.7c per litre.
The conflict is expected to last for ‘weeks’. Pic: John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images
Meanwhile, a Certa on the Finglas Road is cheaper at 169.9c, with another in Tipperary at 171.9c per litre.
The price of petrol will continue to be heavily monitored as the conflict in the Middle East is expected to last for ‘weeks’.
Thousands of Irish citizens have registered with the Government as being ‘stranded’ in the region to be prioritised for future evacuations.
The Government has urged citizens living, passing through, or holidaying in the region to register their presence as officials prepare evacuation plans.
Citizens who have been ‘stranded in transit’ will be prioritised, according to junior defence minister Thomas Byrne, as a limited number of flights from the UAE will continue operating.