Fuel protests

A selection of stories about fuel price protests in Ireland

Recent fuel price increases ‘not in breach of any law’, consumer watchdog finds

Recent fuel price increases ‘not in breach of any law’, consumer watchdog finds

Benchmark wholesale kerosene prices have increased by about 150% since the start of the year

By Colin GleesonThu Apr 09 2026 - 10:20

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Fuel protest organisers promise ‘massive’ nationwide action

Fuel protest organisers promise ‘massive’ nationwide action

Taoiseach labels blockade of the State’s only oil refinery by demonstrators in Co Cork as an ‘act of national sabotage’

By Jack WhiteWed Apr 08 2026 - 22:12

Have your say on the fuel protests: How have you been affected?

Have your say on the fuel protests: How have you been affected?

The protests have stopped traffic and caused severe disruption to public transport

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 13:08

Who are the protesters bringing Dublin traffic to a standstill and how long could it last?

Who are the protesters bringing Dublin traffic to a standstill and how long could it last?

A TikTok account on tractors and trailers has grown into a national movement

By Caroline O'DohertyWed Apr 08 2026 - 12:25

Fuel protests: Ministers refuse to budge on energy supports despite day of protests

Fuel protests: Ministers refuse to budge on energy supports despite day of protests

Next decision on financial aid not expected until expiry of measures brought in a fortnight ago

By Pat Leahy, Barry O'Halloran and Caroline O'DohertyWed Apr 08 2026 - 06:00

Luas and Dublin Bus report ongoing traffic issues amid fuel protest

Luas and Dublin Bus report ongoing traffic issues amid fuel protest

National fuel protest is taking place over energy prices caused by ongoing war in the Middle East

By Jack WhiteTue Apr 07 2026 - 22:19

Motorists warned as fuel price protests may bring major routes to standstill today

Motorists warned as fuel price protests may bring major routes to standstill today

Protests organised over spiralling diesel, petrol and home heating oil prices caused by Middle East conflict

By Sarah SlaterMon Apr 06 2026 - 17:42

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