'€135 to fill my own car with Diesel tonight' says shocked Tipperary councillor

“Really disheartening to see the Cost of Fuel rise further in recent days” wrote Tipperary town county councillor John O’Heney on Sunday night.

His words come after a noticeable hike in fuel stations prices in recent days and weeks.

“€135 to fill my own car with Diesel tonight for work in the morning - totally unsustainable!

“Hitting hard the people who keep this Country running: Self Employed, Tradesmen, Hauliers, Farmers, Contractors, Delivery Drivers and Ordinary decent Workers!

“Close to half of what we are handing over at the Pumps is going to the Government through excise duty, VAT, carbon tax and other levies.

“With further increses in fuel cost due, we are set for a difficult Winter unless things change!

“The Government have said they want to help "Working People" in the coming Budget - they really need to. People are sick of a high Cost of Living & Empty Promises!

“It's a great little Country - unless you're Working!”

What are your thoughts? Have you noticed increases on fuel pumps near you?