Rising oil prices set to push up petrol and diesel costs
18/04/2006 - 12:31:48Petrol and diesel prices in Ireland are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid ongoing unrest over Iran's nuclear programme.
International oil prices have risen as high as $72-a-barrel today due to fears that the situation could result in a military conflict.
Motorists are being warned to expect rises in the price of petrol and diesel as a result.
Prices in general could also rise as businesses pass on their increased costs to the consumer.
