KERRY FUEL PRICES UP WITH BEST IN IRELAND

IRISH Farmers Association Kerry Chairperson Patrick O’Driscoll has welcomed the results of the IFA’s fuel price survey for quarter two, in which Kerry fuel prices were shown to be among the lowest in the country.

The nationwide survey was conducted in the last fortnight, measuring the average price of Kerosene, Car Diesel, and Agricultural Diesel in each county. Kerry was shown to have the second lowest average price in all three categories, which IFA Inputs Chairperson.

Kerry’s prices are also significantly lower than the national average. The Kerosene average of 53 cents per litre is more than four cents lower than the national figure, Kerry’s average car diesel price (112 cents per litre) is almost five cents less than the national average, and the price of agricultural diesel (57 cents per litre) in Kerry is almost five and a half cents lower.

IFA Inputs Chairperson John Coughland and Kerry Chairperson O’Driscoll agreed that the survey showed that competition is strong in Kerry while also indicating that Kerry people have grasped the IFA’s message on inputs:

“Fuel prices fly up and down regularly, and you could get a different result if you carried out the survey this week,” Mr Coughlan said.

“But what this does indicate very obviously is that the people in Kerry are cur- rently among the best at shopping around for the best fuel prices, which is something we’ve always encouraged.

“Prices are still very high though, and I suppose it’s worth reminding everyone in Kerry that, if they have fuels at home, to have them well secured and to be mindful of fuel theft. While Kerry’s prices are strong, these are still valued inputs and people should always be mindful of fuel theft.”

Mr O’Driscoll welcomed the results of survey, though he wasn’t surprised at Kerry’s performance.

“I’ve noticed a drop in fuel prices, and I attribute that mainly to a competitive market in Kerry,” he said. “People here are shopping around, and the results speak for themselves.”