Irish police clear fuel price protest blockades after days of disruption
Irish police have cleared blockades in Dublin and other locations that were staged by farmers and hauliers protesting a 20% increase in fuel prices.The operation took place on the sixth day of protests, with mounted police and hundreds of officers regaining control of O'Connell Street in central Dublin in a peaceful manner on Sunday morning.Other police units also sealed off a section of Galway city to end a blockade of a fuel depot.Earlier, police removed protesters from outside the Whitegate oil refinery in County Cork, an action that involved scuffles and the use of pepper spray.The protests caused significant disruption,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 15:33 LONDON
Protests over rising fuel prices enter fourth day in Ireland and Norway, causing major disruptions and fuel shortages
Protests over rising fuel prices have intensified in Ireland, entering their fourth consecutive day, while also spilling over into Norway, reflecting the widespread unrest triggered by escalating costs linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Hauliers, farmers, and other groups have mobilized to block major motorways, leading to significant disruptions particularly in the Irish capital, Dublin, where streets came to a standstill. In Ireland, the ongoing protests have resulted in severe fuel shortages and have disrupted travel plans nationwide. As demonstrators continued to obstruct key thoroughfares, the government responded by putting the military on standby to assist law enforcement... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 16:36 LONDON
Fuel price protests disrupt transportation and supply chains across Ireland, blocking major routes and causing traffic delays
Fuel price protests are escalating across Ireland, significantly disrupting transportation and supply chains, particularly around major urban hubs. Demonstrators have taken to the streets since Tuesday, blocking critical routes including the busiest motorway near Dublin Airport, leading to severe traffic delays and disruptions. This wave of protests, driven by concerns among hauliers and agricultural workers about rising fuel costs, has raised alarms about potential shortages of essential goods, including medicines. The scale of the protests has quickly increased over the past several days, with protestors targeting fuel depots and key motorways, which has resulted in widespread blockages. Reports indicate that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Apr 2026 15:54 LONDON
