#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.

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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 touhcing 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

Irish Examiner view: Delay in fuel supports at odds with speed of price hikes
Irish Examiner view: Delay in fuel supports at odds with speed of price hikes
It is unfortunate that the consumer always seems to be the one paying the price

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

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

Q&A: Should we expect Government support as oil prices continue to increase?
Q&A: Should we expect Government support as oil prices continue to increase?
A massive response to an economy-altering war is not a new thing for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to have to contend with

Tue, 10 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

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