There's a further warning that people in the North West will be hit the hardest with impending fuel price hikes.
Ireland is poised to top the EU fuel taxation rankings after October's budget.
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Petrol prices are set to be taxed at 57 point 2 per cent, while diesel taxation will reach 54 per cent.
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin says these hikes are avoidable:
