#Energy Prices

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Richmond Village housing development
Taoiseach denies pushing Michael Healy-Rae out of Government
Michael Healy-Rae and his brother Danny Healy-Rae voted against the Government in a confidence motion last Tuesday

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Energy bills
Household electricity prices could rise by up to 9% by summer, minister warns
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) said the volatility of market gas prices is likely to continue, making it 'impossible to predict how the retail market will react'

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
IMF warns EU not to shield consumers and businesses from energy price spike 
Government intervention should focus on lump-sum transfers to the poorest households, International Monetary Fund says

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Energy prices could rise sharply this autumn if Iran war continues, minister warns
Enterprise Minister warns prolonged Middle East conflict could disrupt supply chains and drive up Irish energy costs later this year

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Fianna Fáil TDs criticise Government saying social contract ‘strained to breaking point’
Three Fianna Fáil TDs warn of growing disconnect between voters and politics, urging renewed focus on delivering tangible results

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds
$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds
Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026

Wed, 15 Apr, 2026

Waiting seats for patients in the hospital
Fergus Finlay: Authentic fuel price protest was distorted by its tactics — and a torrent of abuse
Protesting reduced oil supplies by reducing oil supplies is a mad strategy, and it was accompanied by vile abuse from some of the protesters and their supporters 

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Cormac O'Keeffe: Fuel protests ignite concerns over security as EU presidency nears
Cormac O'Keeffe: Fuel protests ignite concerns over security as EU presidency nears
From the contretemps between Jim O’Callaghan and Helen McEntee, to our defence capabilities, the Irish Examiner's Security Correspondent analyses the vulnerabilities exposed by the fuel protests

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Electric bill charges paper
Irish households had highest electricity prices in Europe in 2024, new study finds
Energy credits did not bring Ireland back to EU average, ESRI research found

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

National Fuel Protest
LIVE: Supply chains to take days to recover from fuel protests; Commissioner ‘absolutely appalled’ by threats to gardaí
Commissioner praises Garda response to protests while warning intimidation and threats against officers will not be tolerated

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Gardaí instructed to ensure access to ports and fuel depots during protests
Government and gardaí respond to ongoing fuel protests, with concerns over disruption to transport, emergency services and supply chains

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde Speaks At International WomenÂ’s Day 2026 Conference
New mortgage interest rates drop ahead of European Central Bank meeting later this month
Sharp increase in energy prices could prompt ECB to hike interest rates when it meets later this month

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Fishing industry warns 'boats on verge of tying up' if Government does not help with fuel costs
Fishing industry warns 'boats on verge of tying up' if Government does not help with fuel costs
Industry representatives warned escalating fuel prices were placing severe pressure on Ireland’s fishing fleet and coastal economies and could leading to the grounding of offshore ​and inshore fleets

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Further fuel protests expected as major disruption continues
Second day of fuel protests brings widespread disruption, with blocked depots, traffic delays and Government criticism of escalating action

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Taoiseach warns fuel protesters of penalties and rules out direct talks
Taoiseach warns of legal consequences for disruptive protests while insisting Government will only engage with recognised representative groups

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
Price of fuel ‘costing lives’, say protesters causing gridlock in Dublin
Protesters with tractors have caused gridlock in Dublin city centre over caused by the war in Iran.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Iata warns replenishing jet fuel supplies could take months even if Hormuz reopened
Iata warns replenishing jet fuel supplies could take months even if Hormuz reopened
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of retaliatory moves in the war has choked supplies of jet fuel globally

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

'There’s a real opening for it’: Cork discount store eyes rollout after early success
'There’s a real opening for it’: Cork discount store eyes rollout after early success
Owner of Cork discount retail warehouse plans store rollout

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline
Pressure on Government to tackle increasing energy costs
Department of Finance chief economist says that 'all roads lead to higher inflation and weaker growth'

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?
The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: What does the fuel crisis mean for the ordinary person?
Today's guest, Professor Aoife Foley, says Ireland must now prioritise onshore wind

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Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked 
Fuel protests: Commuters still face chaos as major roads and bridges blocked 
Slow-moving convoys disrupt major routes nationwide as protesters highlight fuel costs and motorists face significant delays

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

US Iran War
US searches for missing crew member as Iran urges public to find ‘enemy pilot’
The conflict, launched by the US and Israel on February 28, has rippled across the region

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

School bus
School transport services at risk after Easter over fuel price surge, operator warns
Rising fuel prices could disrupt school and community transport services as operators warn current supports no longer sufficient

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

India Iran War Fuel
Drive slower, work from home and ditch the tie: the world responds to Iran war fuel crisis
Oil crisis triggered by blockade of strait of Hormuz prompts emergency measures to protect supply and halt rising prices

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Irish Cabinet meeting
Taoiseach cautions prolonged Iran war will drive inflation and energy costs
Taoiseach highlights risks of prolonged conflict, warning of inflation, energy disruption and pressure on key sectors like aviation and food

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

APTOPIX Emirates Iran US Israel
Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks on Thursday
Nations will explore options to reopen the critical waterway after Donald Trump told countries to ‘go get your own oil’

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Ryanair comments on Norwegian
Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair chief
Government insists fuel supplies remain secure as aviation and energy concerns rise amid escalating Iran conflict

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Social Welfare office
Social welfare payment dates changed due to Easter bank holiday
Early social welfare payments and fuel supports aim to ease pressure on households during Easter bank holiday period

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict
How can I make my car as fuel-efficient as possible?
With the price of petrol within touching distance of €2 per litre — and diesel even higher — you want to make sure you get the best fuel economy from your vehicle.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Israel Iran US
Donald Trump says US operations in Middle East will end 'very soon'
Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace

Wed, 01 Apr, 2026

Oil Tanker Dubai UAE
Middle East latest: Trump tells allies to go to strait of Hormuz and ‘just take fuel’
The US president made the remarks on social media and said other countries, ‘like the UK’, need to learn how to fight for themselves

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to fuel prices from Iran war
EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to fuel prices from Iran war
Europe's heavy reliance on imported fuel means the continent is very exposed to the Middle East conflict's impact on ​global energy prices

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Government urged to 'think outside the box' to provide further fuel support
Government urged to 'think outside the box' to provide further fuel support
The cost of fuel could possibly be up as much as 15c per litre by Tuesday, according to motor industry sources

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Simon Harris says fuel crisis is 'worsening by the day'
Simon Harris says fuel crisis is 'worsening by the day'
Government's excise cuts being negated by higher prices caused by strikes on energy infrastructure

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security
Meet the man tasked with getting to grips with Ireland’s maritime security
Robert McCabe, who is leading the new maritime security research project at the NMCI, says events in the Middle East and closer to home underline the international importance of that work

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Payment left for restaurant meal
Irish consumers 'bracing themselves for a major hit to their spending power'
Petrol, diesel, and home heating oil prices rose rapidly in March, leaving Irish consumers 'bracing themselves for a major hit to their spending power'

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Rising fuel costs, Bantry, Co Cork. Ireland
Why Ireland’s energy supports are becoming part of the problem
What begins as emergency support can quietly become a standing feature of the system, rarely questioned and even more rarely removed

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Donald Trump
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open strait of Hormuz by 10 days
Earlier, the US president had urged Iranian leaders to negotiate an end to the near-month-long war

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns
Iran war to have greater impact on fuel prices than invasion of Ukraine, ESRI warns
The research institute has also warned against cutting indirect taxes such as excise duties, which disproportionately impact higher income households 

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach calls for lower energy use as Government unveils €250m fuel cost measures
Taoiseach calls for lower energy use as Government unveils €250m fuel cost measures
Government unveils €250m support package while Taoiseach calls for reduced consumption and warns retailers on passing on cuts

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

When will I see fuel price changes at the pumps?
When will I see fuel price changes at the pumps?
Prices at the pumps will be cut by between 15c and 20c until the end of May

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says
Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says
Brent crude oil rose above $113 (€97.52) a barrel, up for a fifth day, while West Texas Intermediate was near $100

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Offshore Technician Observing landing Helicopter and Wind_Farm from deck
Harnessing wind energy to become self-sufficient opens economic opportunities 
Geopolitical disruption only serves to reinforce the reality that energy independence and security have never been more important, writes Phil Murphy

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs
Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs
Fish shortages likely if Government fails to support industry, processors warn

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

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