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<p>People with their luggage walk past the heavy traffic on Dublin's M50 Northbound, due to vehicles taking part on the third day of a national fuel protest against rising fuel prices. Picture: Philip Toscano/PA</p>

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Protest may be harming those it seeks to support

The blocking of fuel depots, oil refineries, key ports, and main urban routes is not merely disruptive; it carries real and immediate consequences for ordinary people and the country as a whole

Critical care under threat on day four of fuel price protests

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Critical care under threat on day four of fuel price protests

<p>Helen O’ Driscoll, CEO of Cancer Connect with Harry Canning, CEO of Bon Secours Hospital Cork. Since its inception in 2011, the charity has grown to include nine vehicles and more than 300 volunteers. Picture: Gerard McCarthy</p>

munster

Cork cancer transport charity sees 70% demand increase amid fuel cost surge

Fuel protests are undemocratic and respect no rules

comment-analysis

Fuel protests are undemocratic and respect no rules

Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble

comment-analysis

Waiting for tide of public opinion to turn on fuel price protesters is a gamble

Fuel protests: Minister says Government not meeting protesters; Cork forecourts 'badly hit'

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Fuel protests: Minister says Government not meeting protesters; Cork forecourts 'badly hit'

'Walking away from the Irish people': Fuel protester confronts Taoiseach at Cork event

'Walking away from the Irish people': Fuel protester confronts Taoiseach at Cork event

Farmer confronts Taoiseach at West Cork event, highlighting growing pressure over rising fuel costs and rural impacts

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat

Limerick fuel protesters undeterred by Defence Forces removal threat

Masted lights, blue barrel bins and a Portaloo were installed at the demonstrators’ base

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices

'Something has to be done': Cork protesters determined to send a message on fuel prices

As the day progressed, participant numbers grew with many existing protesters reaching out to friends and family to encourage them to join the blockade

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Fuel protesters warned licences and insurance could be affected, minister says

Fuel protesters warned licences and insurance could be affected, minister says

Justice minister warns legal consequences may extend beyond fines as protests escalate and critical infrastructure remains blocked

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Farmers need targeted supports as they're facing most pain

Farmers need targeted supports as they're facing most pain

The average farmer faces extra costs of more than €18,000 this year — that’s many multiples of the average household, writes Kieran Coughlan

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Cork GAA’s juvenile fixtures postponed due to fuel crisis and consequent traffic chaos

Cork GAA’s juvenile fixtures postponed due to fuel crisis and consequent traffic chaos

Rebel Óg has not ruled out Friday’s games programme also being postponed.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Taoiseach 'shows zero' respect' after using back entrance to avoid fuel protesters in Macroom

Taoiseach 'shows zero' respect' after using back entrance to avoid fuel protesters in Macroom

They said the reason why they are protesting against rising fuel costs is so families won’t have to pay €5 for a loaf of bread

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

'Don’t bite the hand that feeds you': Protests continue with Port of Cork blockade

'Don’t bite the hand that feeds you': Protests continue with Port of Cork blockade

As the 'Can't afford to move' protest continues into day three a blockade at the Port of Cork, Ringaskiddy was established overnight and remains there.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Panic buying and blockades leave Cork facing severe petrol and diesel shortages

Panic buying and blockades leave Cork facing severe petrol and diesel shortages

Whitegate blockade and panic buying leave Cork particularly exposed as fuel shortages spread across Munster and beyond

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Gardaí warn fuel protesters face enforcement as blockades target critical infrastructure

Gardaí warn fuel protesters face enforcement as blockades target critical infrastructure

Deputy Garda Commissioner warns blockades of fuel depots and infrastructure risk disrupting essential supplies and will face enforcement action

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Whitegate fuel protest grows as gardaí issue legal warning to demonstrators

Whitegate fuel protest grows as gardaí issue legal warning to demonstrators

Crowds gather at Whitegate refinery amid fuel protests, with Gardaí warning of enforcement and possible legal consequences

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Middle East conflict

Fuel protests ‘beyond the pale’ and harming economy, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach warns protests are disrupting essential services and infrastructure as pressure grows to restore fuel supply access nationwide

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Iran War

Middle East ceasefire threatens to unravel as Israel assaults Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers

Inclusion of Lebanon is significant difference in interpretation of truce agreed at 11th hour on Tuesday

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

'Act of national sabotage': Forecourts could run out of fuel 'as early as Thursday' due to depot blockades

'Act of national sabotage': Forecourts could run out of fuel 'as early as Thursday' due to depot blockades

Widespread tractor protests disrupt traffic, block fuel depots and raise concerns about supply chains and emergency access nationwide

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Bank of France Sees Sustained Economic Growth in Early 2026

European stocks stage biggest rally in a year on ceasefire deal

In Dublin, the ISEQ All Share index rose more than 6%

Wed, 08 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

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

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

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

Irish fuel price protest

Motorists warned to brace for traffic chaos as hauliers distance themselves from protest

In Cork convoys are planned at Ballincollig, Watergrasshill, Midleton, Mallow, Macroom, and across West Cork

Mon, 06 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

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

Diesel fuel sales

Ireland set for months of high fuel prices even if war in Middle East ended today

"For every attack there will be pipes and machinery that will have to be rebuilt, all of which takes a long time"

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

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

Motorists to see price cuts as fuel excise reductions come into force

Motorists to see price cuts as fuel excise reductions come into force

Dáil backs excise cuts to ease pressure on motorists, with opposition criticising measures as insufficient and delayed

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026