3 in 5 Adults in Ireland say they’ll have to make cuts
to cover increased fuel costs.
· Gas is the most common fuel used for heating (40%), followed by Oil.
· Top Oil (13%) are the top supplier for oil or solid heating fuel, while
Bord Gáis Energy (37%) are the top electricity or gas heating fuel supplier.
·
The average monthly fuel
costs for Irish adults in 2021 was €132, however, 71% have received notice of
an increase in the cost of their heating fuel, averaging at a 15% increase.
·
Electric Ireland (34%) is
the top supplier for electricity in Ireland.
·
The average monthly cost
for electricity in 2021 was €129, with 79% receiving notice of an increase in
this cost, averaging at a 16.5% increase.
·
3 in 5 (61%) adults in
Ireland say they’ll have to make cuts to cover increased fuel costs.
·
85% have a car or cars in
their household. Petrol is the most popular type of car motor fuel (50%),
followed by Diesel (42%). 6% use a hybrid and 3% use an electric car.
·
The average weekly motor
fuel costs in 2021 for Irish adults was €38. Since then, 87% have noticed
an increase in costs of their motor fuel. The average weekly fuel cost increase
is €14.71.
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