3 in 5 Adults in Ireland say they’ll have to make cuts to cover increased fuel costs.

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·       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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