Fuel

Michael Healy-Rae resigns from government over handling of fuel crisis

Michael Healy-Rae resigns from government over handling of fuel crisis

In a video posted online, the Kerry TD explained why he made the decision. Michael Healy-Rae has resigned from his role as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and has said that he will vote no confidence against the government. The Kerry TD’s announcement comes as the Dáil will vote today (Tuesday, 14 […]

1 month ago

Ambulance and fire services in Ireland to be ‘curtailed’ due to fuel blockades

Ambulance and fire services in Ireland to be ‘curtailed’ due to fuel blockades

The announcement comes as fears are growing in Ireland over fuel availability at forecourts. The Irish Government has said that ambulance and fire services are to be ‘curtailed’ due to the pressure on fuel supplies caused by the ongoing fuel blockades. As part of this, responses to non-life-threatening callouts from fire services will be “restricted”, […]

1 month ago

‘Up to 500 forecourts’ could be out of fuel by tonight as protests set to continue

‘Up to 500 forecourts’ could be out of fuel by tonight as protests set to continue

Parcel courier service DPD has also said it is temporarily suspending its services in Ireland tomorrow, due to the fuel protests. Fuels for Ireland has said that up to 500 forecourts could be out of fuel by tonight (Friday, 10 April) amid ongoing fuel protests. Yesterday, An Garda Síochána said that some protesters had “significantly […]

1 month ago

Over 400,000 households to lose out on ‘crucial’ payment next month

Over 400,000 households to lose out on ‘crucial’ payment next month

This weekly payment has kept a lot of people warm over the last few months. A regular payment that over 400,000 households in Ireland benefit from is set to end at the start of April. The fuel allowance, which came into effect last September, is set to end on 4 April. The payment, which is […]

1 year ago

Circle K reveals details of nationwide flash fuel Christmas discount

Circle K reveals details of nationwide flash fuel Christmas discount

You could make some big savings, though the offer is only in place for a very limited time. Circle K has announced details of a new flash fuel discount its implementing nationwide to celebrate Christmas. From 1pm to 4pm on Thursday (14 December), the price of its premium miles and milesPLUS fuel will be reduced […]

2 years ago

Diesel and petrol prices set to rise from this week

Diesel and petrol prices set to rise from this week

Bad news for motorists. The cost of diesel and petrol is set to rise from Thursday (1 June) as a result of the excise duty on fuel in Ireland being increased from this point. Back in March 2022, the Government cut the excise duty on fuels in a bid to curb surging diesel and petrol […]

3 years ago