Compared to 12 months ago, home heating oil prices were up by over 63%, the CSO reported. Heating oil prices 'highest ever'The price of home heating oil was at its highest level since the CSO started publishing detailed sub-indices in 1996, the agency said. Meanwhile, diesel was at its highest level since July 2022 at €2.05 last month, while the price of petrol was at its highest level since August 2022, rising to €1.88. Home heating oil contributed 0.52 percentage points towards the overall inflation rate in March 2026, the CSO said. Home heating oil contributed 0.52 percentage points towards the overall inflation rate in March 2026, the CSO said.

Source: Irish Examiner April 09, 2026 11:35 UTC