andMr. Timmins asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if any application has been made for permission to increase the price of petrol; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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I have received a proposal from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry to increase the retail price of petrol by 2d. a gallon.
The proposal is under examination in my Department and I am not in a position at this stage to make any statement on the matter.