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All the news, views and analysis published by the Irish Examiner on the issue of local and international energy prices and supply chains.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>The ESRI has warned that a more prolonged conflict would imply higher energy prices, leading to increases across a wide range of goods and services and dampening economic activity.</p>

economy

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

<p>Micheál Martin confirmed that cutting speed limits 'does impact on energy efficiency' and said the issue is 'being kept under review'. File picture</p>

politics

Taoiseach calls for lower energy use as Government unveils €250m fuel cost measures

<p>Representatives of the fuel industry have warned punters at the petrol pumps may not feel cuts immediately.</p>

politics

When will I see fuel price changes at the pumps?

Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says

economy

Wholesale electricity prices were down over 23% prior to Iran war, CSO says

Offshore Technician Observing landing Helicopter and Wind_Farm from deck

comment-analysis

Harnessing wind energy to become self-sufficient opens economic opportunities

Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs

news

Fishing fleet could be grounded within weeks due to fuel costs

Fuel prices

Government finalising support package as Middle East crisis continues to send fuel prices soaring

Measures to include targeted supports for those most at risk of fuel poverty, and assistance for key sectors such as haulage

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Donald Trump

Trump’s mixed messages on Iran: ‘Winding down’ war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

In the past 24 hours, Trump has sent a torrent of mixed signals about the Iran war that raise more questions about the direction of the conflict

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

HSE Temple Street spinal surgery review

Irish Examiner view: Another CHI apology inevitable

Revelation that a private contractor provided €30,000 for a Christmas party for Children’s Health Ireland has raised quite a few questions

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US

Paul Hosford: Taoiseach emerges as EU’s unlikely hero

After his success navigating the Donald Trump Show, Micheál Martin arrived in Brussels as a potential bridge-builder between the EU and US

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026

Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices

Government plans 'appropriate intervention' on rising fuel prices

'This Government understands the pressures families and businesses are under,' says Simon Harris

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Man filling up the gas tank with gasoline

Kieran Coughlan: Higher prices for oil and other farm inputs — what to expect in 2026

The perceived risks of the lack of availability of oil and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are not actually major issues for Ireland

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

US and Israeli attacks on Iran

Government rules out emergency mini budget as fuel and energy prices soar

Simon Harris said the Government is 'preparing a range of measures', adding that there will be a 'lot more clarity as to what may be required' by the end of the month

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US

Taoiseach hints at excise cuts for fuel amid soaring cost of energy

Micheál Martin said the Government is planning to target any reliefs on energy to those 'most in need'

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Taoiseach visit to US

Taoiseach says any help on energy prices will target those 'most in need'

Micheál Martin has said the Government is keeping all options “under active review” to deal with the energy price surge

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

Environmental groups take case over CRU data centres decision

Environmental groups take case over CRU data centres decision

Friends of the Irish Environment, Friends of The Earth Ireland, and ClientEarth Limited in High Court bid to overturn CRU policy

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Tanaiste visit to France

Ireland ‘enthusiastic’ about second interconnector with France

'I’d like to have a discussion with the French government about us being even more ambitious, seeing if we could develop a second interconnector as well between Ireland and France,' says Simon Harris

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Fishing industry seeks Government help as soaring fuel costs threaten Irish fleet

Fishing industry seeks Government help as soaring fuel costs threaten Irish fleet

Fishing industry groups warn rising fuel prices and Brexit quota cuts are threatening the viability of Ireland’s fleet

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Ireland faces 'emerging energy affordability crisis' as war in Iran continues

Ireland faces 'emerging energy affordability crisis' as war in Iran continues

Oil prices soar despite Donald Trump’s claim that conflict could end soon

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Iraq Iran US Israel

Middle East latest: Trump says Iran war could be over soon but warns against oil disruption

The war has choked off major supplies of oil and gas to world markets and sent fuel prices rising across the US

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday

Hauliers call off planned protest in Dublin on Tuesday

The Irish Road Haulage Association confirmed it is suspending the protest, after discussions took place between the transport minister and the association's president

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Calculating energy efficiency and energy bill papers

Government not 'ruling anything in or out' around energy cost supports

Tánaiste Simon Harris said there would be 50,000 more households able to access the Fuel Allowance from this week

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

expensive to heat

Caitríona Redmond: Taking steps to reduce energy costs in an uncertain time

With rising energy prices and record energy bill arrears, how can we protect ourselves from further big bills?

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Energy bills

Government rules out energy credits as Middle East war sparks potential cost-of-living crisis

Government sources dismiss the idea of cost-of-living aid for Irish consumers as US-Israel-Iran conflict expands across the Middle East

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Louise Burne: Government adopts a ‘wait and see’ approach on oil prices

Louise Burne: Government adopts a ‘wait and see’ approach on oil prices

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers repeatedly ruled out energy credits and it is believed that the Government does not see energy credits as the answer either

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

A large green plastic oil tank in a rural Cornish garden

Petrol, diesel, and home heating oil suppliers to be quizzed over price rises

Enterprise minister Peter Burke to question energy suppliers after sudden increases in petrol, diesel and home heating oil prices

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Man filling oil tank with domestic heating kerosene. England, UK

Government 'must act now' on 'extortionate' price of home heating oil, Dáil told

Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane said the Government's response had been 'out of touch' as consumers had seen hundreds of euro added to the cost of heating their homes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Accelerating Infrastructure launch

Chambers rules out energy credits and excise cuts amid fuel price surge

Minister rejects immediate fuel relief measures and warns retailers against opportunistic price increases amid global tensions

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Fuel prices

Taoiseach warns of ‘price gouging’ as home heating oil surges after Iran strikes

Government orders energy market review as heating oil prices spike sharply following US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Young woman 20s attempting to read and understand her electricity meter reading and energy bill

One in seven households in electricity arrears after Government energy credits withdrawn

New CRU data shows soaring electricity arrears after price hikes and the withdrawal of Government energy credits before Christmas

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Irish Government formation

Heneghan votes against Government on €400 emergency payment for people with disabilities

Barry Heneghan, a Government-supporting independent TD, has voted against the Government and backed the motion by the Social Democrats

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

'My gut feeling is we will see a death': Disability groups warn of severe cost of electricity

'My gut feeling is we will see a death': Disability groups warn of severe cost of electricity

'People are making choices. Will I power my mobility wheelchair, or will I get a full food shop in this week, or will I turn the heating on?'

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Wholesale electricity prices down over 20% in December while food prices rise

Wholesale electricity prices down over 20% in December while food prices rise

However, food producer prices increased once again, particularly dairy prices

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Davos Trump

Irish Examiner view: No force, all farce from Trump in Davos

His speech was characteristic, blending bluster and criticism with threats — some veiled, some overt

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Irish electricity price increase to outpace EU counterparts

Irish electricity price increase to outpace EU counterparts

Ireland moved from having some of the cheapest electricity in the EU15 in 1990 to being one of the most expensive countries for nearly all domestic consumption bands by early 2025 in euro terms

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Irish budget 2014

Average weekly earnings top €1,000 for first time since 2008

However, while people are on average being paid more, they are also paying more for their basic goods, according to data from the CSO

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Easing Sanctions Open Doors for Venezuelan Oil Deals

OPEC+ to keep oil supply steady despite turmoil in Venezuela

During their monthly video conference on Sunday, key OPEC+ members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia are reviewing their decision last November to halt further supply hikes

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Man installing thermal roof insulation layer - using mineral wool panels. Attic renovation and insulation concept

Retrofit of Cork council houses will see tenants save thousands on heating

Figures provided by the council show that two previously retrofitted properties recorded an annual drop in fuel consumption from €3,440 to €771.60 and €3,740 to €1,311.60

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

A pensioner adjusting the temperature control on his combi boiler. Redcar, UK. 26/5/2021. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Irish Examiner view: Innovation essential to reduce costs

Our apparent inability to meaningfully diversify away from gas-fired electricity generation is certainly a factor here and there is less competition amongst Irish suppliers — but these factors don’t tell the full story

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

‘Clinging to combustion engines won’t make European automakers great again’

‘Clinging to combustion engines won’t make European automakers great again’

Brussels softens its 2035 car emissions target as trade pressures, industry lobbying and competitiveness fears reshape EU climate policy

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Electric Pylons-Stock Photo

Electricity bills could increase by €1.75 a month to allow €18.9bn investment in grid

Estimated impact on a typical domestic customer’s network charges is about €12 per year on average, according to utilities regulator

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025

EU to fast-track construction of cross-border power connections

EU to fast-track construction of cross-border power connections

Energy Highways plan is intended to improve network efficiency, cut prices, and reduce the EU’s reliance on imported fossil fuels

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Person viewing a smart meter and making a hot drink, with a white kettle

Cost of living: Surge in people switching energy suppliers after price hikes

PrePayPower/Yuno and Electric Ireland were the big winners after Bord Gáis Energy, Flogas, SSE Airtricity, Pinergy, and Energia all announced price rises in the space of a few weeks

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Electric car purchase incentives

Electric vehicle ownership higher in urban areas while rural dwellers more likely to opt for petrol or diesel

CSO research also shows only a quarter of us switched energy providers in the last year

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Warmer homes scheme: Applicants wait up to 22 months for retrofits to be completed

Warmer homes scheme: Applicants wait up to 22 months for retrofits to be completed

Wait times could increase as more people become eligible for the retrofitting programme

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

Cabinet meeting

Government and Sinn Féin clash over energy credits as over 300,000 households behind on bills

Tánaiste Simon Harris said the fuel allowance is now worth over €1,000 per year for the fuel allowance period

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Defence gaps mean sabotage of gas energy supply could be 'crippling' for Ireland

Defence gaps mean sabotage of gas energy supply could be 'crippling' for Ireland

'Ireland needs military assets — sensors, drones, naval patrol ships, and patrol aircraft — and clear and coordinated leadership'

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Energy costs

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls for resumption of energy credits amid fiery clashes in Dáil

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government chose targeted measures to help people, saying Sinn Féin's plan to resume energy credits would mean millionaires were given Government assistance

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Cost-of-living crisis sees more middle-income families turning to charity

Cost-of-living crisis sees more middle-income families turning to charity

High food price inflation and increasing energy costs mean "it really could be anybody" seeking the support of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP).

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Solar panels. Power station. Blue solar panels. Alternative source of electricity. Solar farm. The source of ecological renewabl

John Gibbons: Saying nuclear power is better for the environment than solar is ludicrous

The idea that intensive dairy farming is some kind of pastoral idyll with no impact on the environment has been allowed to take hold to the point that serious people are now suggesting nuclear reactors instead of solar

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025