Those increases will come in April and August next year, in two separate instalments.

Motorists are being warned that prices could pass 2 euro per litre.

From midnight excise duty on fuel will rise again, adding around 7 cent to a litre of petrol, and 5 cent to diesel.

The alternative fuel reduces carbon emissions by between 80% and 90%

The measure will come into effect from midnight.

The contracts for school bus services between Bus Eireann and private companies have been a bone of contention since the major increase in fuel prices began

Prices fell in the month of December by 0.2 per cent.

It's good news for motorists.