Irish motorists are facing another squeeze at the pumps after the price of diesel jumped by 19c per litre in the space of a month. New figures from AA Ireland show the average price of diesel has risen to €1.92 per litre, while petrol has increased by 9c to €1.84. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOWAA Ireland has attributed the increases to higher wholesale fuel prices amid rising global oil prices. The organisation has also warned motorists that further increases could follow during the autumn if wholesale prices remain elevated. The organisation’s CEO Kevin McPartlan has also rejected suggestions that petrol stations operating in Ireland are profiteering from the higher prices.