Budget 2026/27
IPRA has submitted a pre budget submission to the Finance Minister Simon Harris TD. The…
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Members Statement
Prices are rising, tensions are high and there is a lot of misinformation on social…
IPRA advises members to keep stocks high as they write to Minister about the restoration of excise duties…
As you are well aware, the Government reduced fuel duty by 32cpl on diesel and…
Irish Petrol Retailers Association calls on Government to cancel all planned fuel increases for next 12 months
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) is calling on Government to cancel all planned fuel…
Irish Petrol Retailers Association Urges Government to freeze further fuel tax increases
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) has called on Government not to remove the temporary…
“IPRA welcomes latest excise cut but asks Minister to reimburse retailers for stock bought pre excise cut”
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) has welcomed the latest round of excise cuts, namely…
“Blocking the Ports is counterproductive”, says IPRA
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) recognises the frustration that has led to major protests…
Government Must Cut Its Take on Petrol and Diesel Now
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) recognises the frustration that has led to protest bringing…
IPRA welcomes excise cuts but says they don’t go far enough….
IPRA has welcomed the news that Government will reduce the excise duty on petrol and…
Independent Retailers Call for Understanding on Rising Fuel Prices
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) is urging motorists across Ireland to understand the real…
IPRA disappointed with Budget 2026
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) expressed their disappointment with the Budget 2026 announcement. David…
IPRA Pre Budget Submission 2026
The IPRA is the voice of petrol retailers across Ireland. We represent independently owned forecourts…
Forecourt retailers losing €40K per annum from drive offs says IPRA…
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) has said that fuel theft cases are increasing at…
Retailers set to lose out on Grant application process due to ‘technicality’…
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association IPRA) has expressed serious concern at how petrol retailers are…
A Submission from The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) ahead of Budget 2025 Introduction The…
Last chance to cancel the excise increase before border stations close says IPRA.
With less than two weeks to go before we see a further excise increase on…
Excise Increase will decimate border stations says IPRA.
At a time when households are struggling to make ends meet, the Irish Petrol Retailers…
National Payments Strategy – Public consultation – IPRA Response
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association [IPRA] makes the following set of submissions in relation to…
IPRA calls for Excise Increases to be stopped…
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association has launched a petition calling on the Irish Government and…
STOP THE PETROL AND DIESEL PRICE EXCISE INCREASES…..
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association is today launching a petition calling on the Irish Government…
IPRA calls for Deposit Return Scheme to be ‘paused’ ahead of 1st Feb launch date…..
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association are today making a last ditch effort calling for a…
Cancellation of Scheduled Motor Fuel Increase – Save Border County Stations
14 December 2023 Michael McGrath TDMinister for FinanceLeinster HouseKildare StreetDublin 2 Dear Minister McGrath On…
IPRA gives cautious welcome to Budget 2024
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) welcomed the Finance Ministers decision to postpone the excise…
Government goes ahead with Petrol and Diesel Excise increases tomorrow….
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) is disappointed that the Government is continuing to implement…
IPRA calls time on rates and energy costs…
Everyone assumes that high fuel prices equal massive profits for forecourts – nothing could be…
IPRA responds to negative press about fuel price increases
The heightened geo-political tensions resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the package of economic…
IPRA responds to global oil price increase…
Oil prices breached $100/barrel earlier this week on the news that war had broken out…
Coalition urged to follow Swedish move to cut car fuel taxes amid rising energy bills
The Government has been urged to follow Swedish moves to cut taxes on petrol and…
Don’t blame retailers for price hikes, says IPRA
“As you are aware fuel prices have risen significantly in recent months. The primary driver…
Petrol retailers call on Government to include forecourt staff in ‘priority vaccine lists’
The news that the Health Executive Service (HSE) has reached 450,000 vaccinations as of 1st…
IPRA welcomes Government’s insurance reform plan…
The Government has announced a 66-point action plan to bring down costs of insurance for…
IPRA asks for an update on rates issue from EC competition authority….
Dear Iveta We refer to previous correspondence and many thanks for your continued interest in…
IPRA asks Varadkar to include retail forecourts in support package….
Dear Tánaiste The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) is the trade association for independent petrol…
IPRA seeks urgent meeting with Minister O’Brien on rates issue….
Dear Minister O’Brien The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) is the trade association for independent…
Petrol retailers call on Government for support after Covid-19 has diminished their fuel sales by c.70%
As Ireland moves to Phase 3 of the easing the COVID-19 restrictions on 29 June…
Issues for forecourt retailers
Now that the much awaited Irish Programme for Government (PFG) document has been agreed it…
Irish Times Article on EV’s with comment from IPRA
Article from today’s Irish Times – see; https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/motors/what-happens-to-filling-stations-when-we-re-all-electric-1.4270801
Irish forecourt prices at four year low is good news for consumers says IPRA
According to data released by the AA today, customers are paying substantially less for their…
Will Ireland follow UK lead and adopt E10 for unleaded fuel?
The UK government announced plans to make E10 petrol – which contains up to 10…
Daily Mail Coverage
The Daily Mail gave good coverage to retailers plight during the lockdown period. See below…
Petrol retailers stay open as essential service but call for rate relief as business drops by 70%
The trade body representing the forecourt sector, the Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) has today…
Coverage in Sunday Independent
Good coverage by John Reynolds in the Sunday Independent on the Rates issue and our…
IPRA ask TD’s to support the setting up of a rates forum…
Dear Deputy Revaluation 2017 You may be aware from the media coverage or contact with…
Petrol retailers take their disagreement about rates increases of up to 500% to the Taoiseach
The trade body representing the forecourt sector, the Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) have today…
IPRA gives cautious welcome to Budget 2020
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) has given a cautious welcome to the Finance Ministers…
Oil markets spike after Saudi attack.
After the recent drone attack in Saudi oil prices are spiking in anticipation of a…
Oil markets move down
After a spike in oil prices on the back of the Iran incident, prices are…
‘Extortionate’ rate hikes mean dozens of local service stations face closure
Up to 100 roadside service stations, many described as hubs of rural villages around the…
“IPRA to launch new system to reduce drive off crime at Fuel Expo”
Drive offs (were customers do not pay for fuel) costs the retail forecourt sector in…
IPRA welcomes Budget 2019
The Irish Petrol Retailers Association (IPRA) has welcomed the news today in Budget 2019 that…
Oil Prices higher on Iran sanctions fear
David Blevings, IPRA spokesman said, “We are seeing pressure again on global oil prices due…
IPRA comments on oil passing $80/barrel mark….
David Blevings, IPRA spokesman said, “We are seeing pressure again on global oil prices due…
Close unauthorised car washes to save water says ICWA
The Irish Car Wash Association (ICWA) has questioned why Government and Irish Water have not…
Comment on oil prices for Irish Examiner
David Blevings, spokesperson for the Irish Petrol Retailers Association said, “Unfortunately the instability and concern…