Petrol costs more in Ireland than the global average for the past three months.
It comes from new Global Petrol Prices dot-com data between April 4th and July 11th.
On the 20th of June, the price of petrol at Irish pumps was 19 cents more than the average.
Over the past 3 months, the cost of diesel was dearer by 7 cents compared to average prices.
The news comes as the Finance Minister has defended the Government's budget strategy in the face of rampant inflation.
Ministers have been appearing before an Oireachtas Committee to set out plans for September's budget.
They've said targeted measures will be brought in to help those hit worst by the rising cost of living.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe was asked whether he still thinks not holding an emergency budget was the right call.
"I believe the budget strategy that the government has outlined is the appropriate one.
"Of course, I am absolutely aware of the cost and difficulty that many people are facing over the summer period.
"But deputy, you are aware as I am, of all of the measures that were brought in as the year has gone on.
"And you are aware of the additional measures that were brought in by Minster Humphreys and Minister Foley to help with the cost of going back to school."
