#Energy Prices

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

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The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?
The Deirdre O'Shaughnessy Podcast: Is Ireland ready for nuclear power?
Questions over energy security, renewables, and political support are fuelling renewed debate around nuclear power in Ireland

 Listen | Fri, 08 May, 2026

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Nodding donkey in the desert, Kingdom of Bahrain
National Oil Reserve Agency boss: Middle East conflict has caused 'absolute uncertainty'
NORA generally holds 90 days’ worth of oil reserves – the release of those barrels would reduce that reserve to roughly 80 days

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Richmond Village housing development
Taoiseach accused of 'gutless' response to rising energy prices
Micheál Martin defended the Government's record on the cost of living during Leaders' Questions in the Dáil

Wed, 06 May, 2026

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Taoiseach: We should 'seriously examine' nuclear power
Speaking in Armenia, Micheál Martin said that Ireland relies too much on imported energy

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI
Applications for home energy grants have surged, says SEAI
So far this year, there has been a record 25,000 grant applications

Mon, 04 May, 2026

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Prepay Power hikes bills as over one million households warned of rising energy costs
Energy supplier announces price increases citing rising wholesale costs, with further hikes expected across the market in coming weeks

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Protest at Whitegate refinery in Cork officially stood down; Cabinet to meet on Sunday
Gardaí to change approach to protests in wake of Whitegate fuel blockade
'I think we would see a far different approach if we had [a blockade] this weekend' – Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Energy costs
One in seven households struggle with energy bills as ESRI urges targeted supports
Study finds widespread energy affordability challenges and suggests targeted supports could reduce costs while better helping vulnerable households

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin
Celtic Interconnector delay due to technical difficulties – Martin
Taoiseach tells Dáil that EirGrid officials informed him of expected delays during last month's French Film Festival in Cork

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns
Celtic Interconnector delayed until 2028, deepening energy concerns
The project’s delay strengthens Ireland’s dependency on imported gas for electricity generation

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Passports at Krakow airport border control with travelers and staff in Poland
Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages trigger more cancellations
Jet fuel shortages caused by the Middle East crisis could shut some regional airports, the Airports Council of Europe has warned

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Electric car purchase incentives
Government wants to 'do more' for small businesses by improving renewable energy grants
Climate minister Darragh O'Brien said he was working on improving grants for SMEs to help deal with soaring energy costs

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

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Private Wires Bill must be climate‑proofed, committee warns
Call to assess legislation for impact on emissions and household electricity bills amid concerns about benefits for large energy users, such as data centres

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

EPH Controls: From wheelbarrow beginnings to a new €15m HQ by Cork's Kinsale Road
EPH Controls: From wheelbarrow beginnings to a new €15m HQ by Cork's Kinsale Road
Cork company EPH is now the market leader in the Irish heating controls industry

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Spring Economic Statement
Government to prepare options to help reduce cost of energy bills
The Finance Minister has said the Government must look at methods like targeted grants and accessible financing

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?
ieExplains: What are EU countries doing to counter energy price rises?
Below are some of the measures deployed so ‌far by European Union governments since the disruption caused by the Middle Eastern conflict

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Electric car plugged in outside house
Home EV charger grants increase by nearly 40% so far this year
SEAI approved 9,412 grants for home electric car chargers in first three months as sales of EVs increase

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

European Union Flags
EU plans to cut electricity taxes to shield households from Iran war energy crisis
Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

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EU to cut electricity taxes and boost gas reserves amid record energy price shock
Brussels outlines sweeping measures including tax reforms, gas storage coordination and subsidies to shield economies from soaring energy costs

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Tax revenues receipts
Government predicts €1.2bn budget deficit and says inflation could reach 6.7% in 2026
Department outlines scenarios showing energy disruption could push prices higher, with economic risks weighted toward downside pressures

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Chambers warns ministers 'to control their spending' as impact of Middle East war deepens
Chambers warns ministers 'to control their spending' as impact of Middle East war deepens
Spring economic forecast to be unveiled later today by finance minister and Tánaiste Simon Harris, and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

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 Women’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

 Listen | Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

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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

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