Fuel Price Protests Disrupt Traffic in Belfast
Slow-moving tractors have caused significant traffic disruption on the Sydenham Bypass in Belfast as demonstrators protest rising energy bills.The protests are linked to the surge in fuel prices driven by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.Tractors were observed moving slowly in both directions near Belfast City Airport, leading to delays.Police have advised motorists to allow extra time for their journeys due to the congestion.Health Minister Mike Nesbitt urged protesters not to block roads, emphasizing that such disruptions could threaten lives by impeding healthcare workers from reaching patients.Meanwhile,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Apr 2026 12:33 LONDON
