While fuel price displays have made for grim reading, things are only likely to get worse. The price of petrol jumped by 3 cent to €1.83 by March 6th, with diesel climbing 6 cent to €1.86. Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary issued a stark warning about the impact of fuel supply on air travel. Michael O'Leary: 'If the war continues, we do run the risk of supply disruptions in Europe in May and June.' [ Irish consumers face rising costs as war in Iran threatens to escalateOpens in new window ]The good news?

Source: The Irish Times April 03, 2026 10:08 UTC