Diesel prices in NI at highest level since Iran war began
The average price of a litre of diesel hit 193.3p this week, according to NI Consumer Council data.
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"I've got a lot of friends who are taxi drivers and work in transport and I just have to feel for them because it's just eaten up a lot of the profit margin."
— Niall Greenan , Other
"Your money just wouldn't go as far. You'd put £20 in and it just wouldn't get you the same distance."
— Darcy Defty , Other
"I used to fill my work van up once a week. It's now creeping in where it's near enough twice a week."
— Gary Robins , Other
Key People
A student making adjustments due to rising fuel prices.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A commuter from Bangor to Belfast affected by rising diesel prices.
A motorist in Northern Ireland who relies on a diesel car for work.
A motorist searching for cheaper diesel fill-up locations.
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The average price of a litre of diesel hit 193.3p this week, according to NI Consumer Council data.
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