Petrol and diesel prices could be on the way up as a European decision to implement a ban on the importation of Russian oil comes into effect next month.
EU Ambassadors are scheduled to meet today with the aim of approving a price cap on Russian oil.
Prices at the pumps had fallen by an average six cents a litre in recent weeks but the AA is now warning motorists to brace themselves for a possible hike .
Head of Communications at AA Ireland Paddy Comyn says the next few weeks will determine the direction of prices.
