Rising fuel prices are hitting low-income earners in rural Ireland the hardest.
A report by Grant Thornton found the problem was heightened in these areas, due to limited public transport.
The report also stated consumers in rural areas remain the most 'in-elastic' to price increases, as they rely heavily on cars.
The details of the report published in The Irish Independent, also analysed the impact carbon taxes and fuel excise have had on prices.
People Before Profit is calling on the Government to impose price controls on petrol, diesel and kerosene urgently.
Ministers are meeting at the moment to approve the Summer Economic Statement outlining more than two billion euro in additional spending.
They're also likely to bring forward the date of the budget to the end of September.
