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<p>he Government previously announced that an excise cut of 32c on a litre of diesel and 27c for petrol was due to be phased out from September 1.</p>

politics

Government to decide new plan for fuel prices later this week

The Government could simply move the timeline again, reinstating the higher excise rates for petrol and diesel from later this year or come to a more permanent solution in October's budget.

<p>Plans to add 10c a litre to diesel and 9c a litre to petrol from September 1 have now been shelved. File picture: PA</p>

politics

Government shelves planned 10c diesel and 9c petrol excise increases

<p>Peter Burke has said that 'nothing can be ruled out' regarding the timeline for the excise increases. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

politics

Government could recall Dáil to delay September fuel excise hikes, minister says

Irish Continental H1 profits slip amid higher fuel costs

companies

Irish Continental H1 profits slip amid higher fuel costs

National Fuel Protest

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'If hauliers want to take to roads again and block things down, they will do so out of desperation'

Ger Hyland who is President of the Irish Road Haulage Association said hauliers feel helpless as motor, employer liability and p

companies

Farmers and hauliers seek delay in excise rate hike

Irish fuel price protest

'Not the time to withdraw fuel supports' say haulage association ahead of annual conference

"Adding 30 cents back onto a litre of fuel will mean that many haulage businesses simply will not make it to Christmas," Irish Road Haulage Association president Ger Hyland said.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2026

Fuel station in daytime with graphs and arrow

Fuel tax cuts could be extended if pump prices stay high, says Jack Chambers

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers warns fellow ministers that new budget measures must be funded through savings elsewhere

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Department starts issuing fishing and aquaculture fuel support payments

Department starts issuing fishing and aquaculture fuel support payments

The scheme has asked any applicants who have not yet responded to requests or letters of offer to do so soon to allow their claims to be processed

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Budget calculation

Farming organisations call for unused fuel support to remain in the sector

IFA and ICOS have urged the Government to redirect unclaimed farmer fuel supports back to other areas of the sector

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Budget 2027: €1.5bn in tax cuts, and ministers must 'prioritise' if they seek to increase spending

Budget 2027: €1.5bn in tax cuts, and ministers must 'prioritise' if they seek to increase spending

Jack Chambers tells departments 'real trade-offs and prioritisation will be required' as 'there’s less available across Government next year than there was last year'

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Diesel fuel nozzle fueling farm tractor. Farming input costs, fuel price increase and emissions pollution concept.

Payments to begin being issued for fuel income support scheme

Contractors are set to receive on average €4,000 and farmers a minimum of €600 in this batch of payments issued by the Government as part of the scheme

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Ireland's reliance on fossil fuels leaves us vulnerable, SEAI report warns

Ireland's reliance on fossil fuels leaves us vulnerable, SEAI report warns

Imports met almost four fifths Ireland's energy requirements in 2025

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Exploration company pushes case for Barryroe oil and gas field

S Exploration company pushes case for Barryroe oil and gas field

Directors of company say Barryroe could underpin 'Ireland’s economic stability through a turbulent global energy environment'

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Retail card spending up €169.19m in May while social spending jumps 12.31%

Retail card spending up €169.19m in May while social spending jumps 12.31%

Overall debit and credit card spending topped €10bn in May, says Central Bank

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

Paul Hosford: Winding down fuel supports a tough task for Coalition

Paul Hosford: Winding down fuel supports a tough task for Coalition

If peace in the Middle East cannot be found, the Government's ability to end these cuts will be further hit

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

unleaded petrol and diesel fuel pumps at a self service petrol station in the UK

Tánaiste details when excise on petrol and diesel will increase as cuts phased out

Government agrees phased withdrawal of fuel excise relief while the Tánaiste presses retailers over delayed reductions at the pumps

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

Refueling at a modern gas station with green fuel pumps and a customer filling their vehicle in a well-lit, organized space duri

Fuel excise duty cuts will stay in place for a further month

Due to expire on July 31, the cuts to excise duties on petrol and diesel will continue until the end of August

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Close up of a young woman refueling her car

Taoiseach: Excise cut extension will be "definitively" decided on Tuesday

Micheál Martin said this would ensure any legislative measures required could be completed “in good time” before the Dáil’s summer recess

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Petrol costs

Tánaiste hints at excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel being extended

However, Simon Harris said he 'cannot ignore' that petrol and diesel prices have started to fall in recent days

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

'It's a game you're at': Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to 'engineer' more fuel protests

'It's a game you're at': Taoiseach accuses Sinn Féin of trying to 'engineer' more fuel protests

The Government cuts to fuel prices announced in April are set to lapse on August 1

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

unleaded petrol and diesel fuel pumps at a self service petrol station in the UK

Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels leaves public exposed to fuel price shocks, report warns

Climate council says targeted supports and cleaner transport options are needed to protect consumers and emissions goals

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

Anglo Irish court case

Government should listen to itself on spending, finance watchdog tells TDs

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council chairman warns that while the economy is still strong, it is too heavily reliant on corporation tax

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Senior couple going over bills

Irish consumers feel more financial pressure than their peers across Europe – survey

Survey finds that most consumers plan to reduce spending, 33% have scaled back savings contributions, and 28% have drawn down existing savings to cover the cost of living

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Petrol costs

Government 'keeping a close eye' on whether to extend excise duty cuts on fuel

Tax reduction is in place until the end of July and Tánaiste Simon Harris said it was 'prudent' to wait for longer to decide on the next steps on the tax cuts

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Businessman fined €1,500 after climbing oil tanker during Whitegate fuel protest

Businessman fined €1,500 after climbing oil tanker during Whitegate fuel protest

Court hears protester spent more than an hour atop tanker during blockade at Whitegate Refinery

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae ally says he could not canvass for Danny after brothers’ split

Michael Healy-Rae ally says he could not canvass for Danny after brothers’ split

Political allies react to tensions between the Kerry brothers following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

‘Team Healy-Rae’ still together, says Danny after Michael blames him for Government exit

Danny Healy-Rae rejects suggestions of a family split after Michael accused him of costing Kerry a ministry

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

Michael Healy-Rae says brother Danny ‘effectively sacked’ him as minister

Former minister says his brother’s public criticism of Government leaders undermined their political influence

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Close Up Of Woman Opening Euro Energy Bill During Cost Of Living Crisis

Irish people believe in climate change — we just don’t want to pay more for it

'Irish Examiner' poll finds strong support for incentives and infrastructure investment, but little appetite for new climate-related taxes

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Senior couple discussing over medical bill while sitting on sofa at retirement home

Cost of living, health, housing eclipse climate issue in people's priorities – Irish Examiner poll

Irish people surveyed do not believe the effects of climate change should be our top priority — and yet, the soaring cost of energy is among our highest priorities

Sun, 31 May, 2026

Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion

Shona Murray: Donald Trump’s dismissal of Nato could goad Russia into European incursion

Drones, GPS jamming, and other hybrid aggressions from Russia are putting Europe's eastern flank under renewed threat

Sat, 30 May, 2026

Shortages put dent in level of April's fuel sales

Shortages put dent in level of April's fuel sales

Despite the drop in volume, the value of fuel sales jumped by more than 10% compared to a year ago

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle

Fianna Fáil's Catherine Ardagh appointed junior minister in Government reshuffle

The Fianna Fáil TD will oversee youth justice and law reform following Michael Healy-Rae’s departure from Government

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Tomato Greenhouse

Specialist horticulture fuel support scheme worth €2m announced

Agriculture minister Martin Heydon said 'up to €2m is being made available for a fuel support scheme for growers producing tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, strawberries and chillies, which are particularly impacted by the recent fuel cost increases'

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Diesel fuel nozzle fueling farm tractor. Farming input costs, fuel price increase and emissions pollution concept.

Minister extends deadline for farming fuel support scheme

The Fuel Income Support Scheme payment will be issued as one lump-sum per applicant to cover a full five-month period, rather than monthly payments

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Middle East conflict

David McNamara: Dollar appeals as safe haven during Iran war

The dollar’s appeal during heightened uncertainty has interlinked with the energy price shock arising from the Middle East conflict

Mon, 25 May, 2026

United States NATO Rubio

European gas prices fall amid optimism of US-Iran deal

Benchmark futures fell as much as 6.7%

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Fishing Boat on Atlantic Ocean at Dingle Peninsula in Ireland

Fuel support scheme worth €15m now open for fishing and aquaculture

Scheme open to owners of fishing vessels who must be registered on the Irish Fleet Register at the time of the grant application and who must have been actively fishing from March to July 2025

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Trump China

Trump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soon

Renewed threat comes after US president said he was ‘an hour away’ from ordering a strike before pulling back

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Tom Barry: Fuel protests brought home the value of self-sufficiency

Management of winter crops, especially the application of early nitrogen, was difficult, writes Tom Barry

Mon, 18 May, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Ireland favours greater EU independence from the US ahead of assuming EU presidency

With growing uncertainty in the US partnership, Ireland takes over amid a desire for greater EU autonomy, writes David Geary of European Movement Ireland

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis

Taoiseach promises family-focused Budget amid concerns over Iran conflict and oil prices

Government signals stronger focus on household supports as global instability threatens economic and budgetary projections

Sat, 16 May, 2026

National Fuel Protest

Elaine Loughlin: Politicians need to stop treating public like a baby

Both the Government and opposition seem to be blinded by short-term thinking and solutions, writes Elaine Loughlin

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Ryanair press conference

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says airline having to lower fares to boost summer demand

Expects no cancellations due to fuel crisis

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Petrol costs

Inflation hits 3.7% as pressure on energy supply drives prices up

Highest annual rate of inflation observed in Consumer Price Index since January 2024

Thu, 14 May, 2026

OPEC Oil Prices

Inflation could top 7% if Iran crisis deepens

AIB Economic Outlook Report expecting lower rate of 4% this year

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Cooling towers of nuclear power plant against blue sky

Bid to end Ireland's 1999 ban reignites nuclear power debate

Opposition is already building as Cork East TD James O’Connor plans to bring Electricity Regulation (Amendment) bill to a Fianna Fáil meeting following support from the Taoiseach

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Ireland-France electricity cable delayed until the end of 2028

Ireland-France electricity cable delayed until the end of 2028

Celtic Interconnector subsea cable between Knockraha in East Cork and La Martyre in Brittany was supposed to go live this year

Sun, 10 May, 2026

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