There were huge queues and traffic chaos at Applegreen outlets across the country on Sunday morning as the brand celebrated its birthday with petrol and diesel for sale for under €1.80.
For a total of 2 hours and 47 minutes on Sunday until 11.47am, all Applegreen locations reduced the price of a litre of fuel by 24.7 cent.
Customers began queueing outside Applegreen stations around the country all morning to avail of the discount offer - which is a welcome reprieve from the skyrocketing fuel prices.
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However, some people missed out with "absolutely insane queues" reported in some parts of the country. Some early risers heading to Croke Park for the All-Ireland final availed of the welcome savings.
One driver sad: "Applegreen in Birr had petrol and diesel for 1.77/8 this morning...absolutely insane queues."
Someone else said: "Going to be a lot of disappointed people in the queues for Applegreen fuel today. I had to take the back road home when I saw the queue on the Clonmel/Dungarvan Road. Didn't bother queueing, myself, as the tank was almost full."
Donegal Live reported huge congestion around Inishowen as locals ventured out in search of a bargain. The scenes were replicated all over the country with stewards directing traffic at some locations.
The discount on all fuel was to celebrate Applegreen’s birthday.
In a statement, Applegreen said: "It's back and better than ever!!
"In Applegreen locations nationwide starting at 9am for a grand total of 2 hours and 47 minutes you can SAVE 24.7c per litre on all fuel!
"This offer is for a limited time only so make sure you get down to your local Applegreen and fill up the tank".
There are a number of other discounts and promotions in store that fall in line with the 24/7 theme, like slushies for 24c or chicken fillet rolls for €2.47.
Other offers include car washes for €2.47, breakfast rolls for €2.47 or 2 share bags of Hunky Dorys for €2.47. Available while stocks last.
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