Paul Deane

UCC

Dr Paul Deane is Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at the Research Ireland-funded MaREI Centre and the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) at UCC

Petrol and diesel prices in Dublin on June 21st: are they about to go up again? Photo: RTÉ

Will Iran-Israel conflict mean a rise in Irish petrol prices?

Two key factors will determine if oil prices - and the price you pay for petrol and diesel - increase a little or rise a lot this week

Petrol Prices • 23 Jun

With crude oil prices at a four-year low, will petrol prices drop to €1.50 per litre as they were in 2021?

How US tariffs will affect price you pay for petrol & electricity

The disruption and confusion caused by Trump's on-off tariffs have already impacted worldwide energy prices

Cost of Living • 16 Apr

A power plant in Tengzhou, China, on January 11th 2025. Photo: Getty Images

The Chinese question when it comes to climate change

Yes, China is the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter, but that doesn't mean Ireland shouldn't try to change

Energy • 22 Jan

The price of the gas in your home depends on events nearly 6,000 km away in the Strait of Hormuz.

Will Irish gas prices see a sharp increase this winter?

Natural gas is an important fuel for Irish electricity generation and heating, but the price we pay is decided by international events

Cost of Living • 13 Nov 24

Despite progress on renewable electricity, we are too dependent on imported fossil fuels to heat our homes, fuel our cars and power our kitchens. Photo: Getty Images

Expensive and volatile: the problems with Ireland's energy supply

We've little control over our energy supply or prices as we're so reliant on imports due to our fossil fuel dependency

Energy • 09 Sep 24

Switch it off: 'International prices, events and conditions determine what we pay for energy in Ireland and the Irish government has little power when it comes to influencing these prices'

How to save cash on your energy bills

Reducing energy use is the most immediate measure we can do to reduce our exposure to high energy bills

Energy • 29 Aug 24

Current petrol and diesel prices in Dublin

Are Irish petrol prices ever going to come down again?

We pay a global price for fuel so geopolitical events mean we are not seeing any major drop in fuel prices at the pumps

Petrol Prices • 26 Feb 24

The cost of making a cup of tea is coming down

Will Irish electricity bills continue to fall?

The outlook for lower prices is promising due to current stability in gas markets. but prices will stay above the long-term average

Energy Prices • 17 Jan 24

St Nicolas Church in Dunlavin, Co Wicklow during a previous cold snap. Photo: PA

How severe weather events like cold snaps affect energy prices

The current blast of cold weather has a strong influence on how much we pay for gas and electricity

Weather • 29 Nov 23

Our image of a "green country" is at odds with evidence that shows us to be one of the most fossil fuel dependant economies in the EU. Photo: Getty Images

Two positive steps we can take around climate action in Ireland

These changes go well beyond pollution reduction and would simply make Ireland a much better place to live

Ireland 2050: Tomorrow Tonight • 15 Nov 23