Diesel prices in Ireland – Irish consumers are sucking it alright

So the AA wants the Government and the European Commission to investigate the disproportionatly high price of diesel in Ireland. It is hard to undertand why the increase in Diesel is surpassing that of petrol. It just doesn’t make sense and I find it odd that the oil companies haven’t responded.

Is this not something the Competition Authority would look at.

The Competition Authority is the national agency responsible for enforcing Irish & European competition law.

Competition law is designed, primarily, to protect and benefit consumers who have a right to purchase goods and services at a competitive price. Greater competition provides good value for consumers, stimulates business and enhances the economy as a whole.

Anti-competitive behaviour by businesses, for example, price fixing, results in consumers paying higher prices without any extra benefits and undermines the competitiveness of the Irish economy.

Seems like they are the boys for the job? If you think so too, fill in the form on their website and see what comes of it.