Fuel prices
The Sunday decision that means fuel prices are set to surge again

The Sunday decision that means fuel prices are set to surge again

Oil and gas prices rose sharply over the weekend, with prices at the pump set to increase imminently. Irish motorists look set to once again face increased fuel costs, following an increase in wholesale prices late last week. The extent of the price hike is still unknown, although it is hoped that it will not […]

3 years ago

Fuel price protest causes traffic chaos in Dublin

Fuel price protest causes traffic chaos in Dublin

Several breakdowns and delays have been reported. Traffic has been brought to a standstill in some parts of Dublin on Monday morning, as truck drivers begin their protest against rising fuel prices. A group called The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest organised the convoy to travel to O’Connell Street, where they plan on staying […]

4 years ago

Delays expected as truck drivers set to protest in Dublin this week

Delays expected as truck drivers set to protest in Dublin this week

This will be the third convoy since November 2021. A group of truck companies are set to arrive in Dublin on Monday morning (11 April) to protest rising fuel prices for the third time in six months. A group called The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest have organised a convoy to travel to […]

4 years ago

Government urges people to report “cartel behaviour” in response to rising fuel prices

Government urges people to report “cartel behaviour” in response to rising fuel prices

Fuel prices remain high despite cuts in excise duty. Consumers are being encouraged to report “cartel behaviour or abuse of dominance” by businesses with regards to rising fuel prices. Robert Troy, the Minister of State with responsibility for Consumer Protection made the comments on Thursday morning (10 March). “Global events continue to have an increasing […]

4 years ago

Trucker protest in Dublin set to significantly impact traffic for morning commuters

Trucker protest in Dublin set to significantly impact traffic for morning commuters

The convoy is in protest of rising fuel prices in the country. Gardaí are warning commuters in the Dublin area to plan accordingly due to a planned truck protest in the capital happening on Wednesday (24 November). A group called Irish Truckers & Haulage Association Against Fuel Prices have organised a convoy to travel to […]

4 years ago