Ireland faces pressure over planned fuel excise restoration as pump prices stay high
Ireland's government is under renewed pressure over its plan to begin restoring excise duty on petrol and diesel on 1 September. The move comes after months of temporary cuts introduced to cushion motorists, hauliers and farmers from higher fuel costs. But continuing instability in the Middle East and a long, hot summer that has reduced crop yields have kept pressure on prices and added to political concern.According to the supplied material, the government first approved a temporary excise cut in March. After nationwide fuel protests in April, ministers agreed to deeper reductions and initially set the end of July as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Aug 2026 08:32 LONDON
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