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Colm O'Regan: Timber from the neighbour's skip? Or the crooked timber of humanity?
Billions ‘use polluting fuel to cook’ and millions ‘have no electricity’
Billions ‘use polluting fuel to cook’ and millions ‘have no electricity’
Up to 2. 3 billion people around the world are still using polluting fuels to cook and 675 million do not have electricity, a report released by five international organisations said.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Fuel prices
Saudis to cut crude oil output amid effort to halt fall in prices
Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz said Riyadh's cut of 1m barrels per day could be extended beyond July if needed

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices in welcome relief amid crisis
Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices in welcome relief amid crisis
Sri Lanka’s government has announced significant cuts in fuel prices, providing welcome relief for many after a year of shortages and skyrocketing prices amid the country’s worst economic crisis.

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

France Fuel Shortages
French government orders workers to ensure fuel supplies
The French government has started the process of requisitioning workers at Esso petrol depots in an attempt to ensure that service stations around the country are supplied with fuel amid an ongoing strike, saying shortages are becoming “unbearable”.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

Limerick businessman advertises his turf as mud 
Limerick businessman advertises his turf as mud 
Eric McNulty says the Government is well intended in trying to reduce emissions, but are offering 'no alternatives' for fuel

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Consumer Prices
Fuel price dips below four dollars in US for first time in five months
Fuel prices in the US dipped to just under the four dollar mark for the first time in more than five months. AAA said the national average for a gallon of regular fuel was 3. 99 dollars (£3. 26) on Thursday.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Fuel prices
Lowering excise duty on petrol and diesel by 20% for six months would cost exchequer €249m
About 50% of the prices charged at Irish pumps at present stem from differing taxes, the largest of which being excise, followed by VAT at 23%

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Belarus employees work at the Yamal-Euro
Warning that Russian gas could be cut off adds to worries of hard-pressed families 
The Government has warned of the potential for a complete shut-down of fuel from Russia due to its war on Ukraine

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Fuel prices
Twelve arrested during fuel price protest on UK motorway for driving ‘too slow’
Police have arrested 12 people during the M4 protest over fuel prices for driving too slow, saying the demonstration was putting emergency services “at risk”.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2022

Motor insurance fell to a six-year low in 2021
Motorists warned of disruption on roads amid protests against rising fuel costs
Motorists could face major disruption on Monday amid widespread protests at rising petrol and diesel costs and calls for a cut in fuel duty.

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

Fuel pump in a gas station.
Phasing out fossil fuel vehicles by 2028 would save EU motorists €635bn, says Greenpeace 
EU plans to reduce emissions by 55% by the end of this decade

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

Young woman refilling petrol in gas station
Cost of fuel leading to surge in drive-offs at filling stations
The surge in petrol and diesel prices has led to a spike in motorists driving off without paying for their fuel, retailers have said.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Consumer Prices
Average fuel price hits $5 a gallon in US
The average price for a gallon of petrol in America has topped 5 US dollars (£4. 05) for the first time ever.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022

Race to replace Russian gas with wind delayed by red tape
Race to replace Russian gas with wind delayed by red tape
The main blockage on the way to Europe's energy security is neither technical nor financial but bureaucratic — leading to increasing calls to fast-track approval for renewable schemes 

Mon, 02 May, 2022

Irish Examiner view: Putin’s 'gas imperialism' move comes a no surprise
Irish Examiner view: Putin’s 'gas imperialism' move comes a no surprise
Russia shut down supplies of fuel to Poland and Bulgaria, and threatens to do likewise to other European countries

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Barry Cowen among dissenting TDs challenging minister Eamon Ryan over proposed turf ban
Fianna Fáil back bencher says Green minister 'has come down the ladder, but he has a good few more rungs to go yet'

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Climate watchdog calls for urgent reduction of fossil fuels
Climate watchdog calls for urgent reduction of fossil fuels
The Climate Change Advisory Council has written to the Government calling for the urgent reduction of dependence on fossil fuels, to shield people from the effects of the Ukraine crisis, and to achieve climate objectives.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Cost of living crisis
Energy costs were rising before the war: Why wasn't the Government better prepared? 
Energy prices are a factor the public has no control over but must still deal with its consequences

Sun, 03 Apr, 2022

'Disappointing' increases in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions 
'Disappointing' increases in Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions 
Environmental Protection Agency reports that emissions from electricity generation alone shot up by 21% 

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Fuel pump in a gas station.
Smart shifting and more cruising: How to cut your fuel costs 
Tests have shown that varying your speed up and down between 75km/h and 85km/h every 18 seconds can increase your fuel usage by as much as 20%

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

Judge's gavel and stethoscope on court room table.
Letters to the editor: Cutting legal cost of medical claims
Why should HSE spend huge amount of money on lawyers’ fees while we are tackling a significant waiting list backlog?

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

Fuel pump in a gas station.
Drivers urged to boycott garages that have hiked fuel prices
29 of the 33 complaints about filling stations received this year came in the last 24 hours 

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

Fuel prices
Cut to excise ‘immediately eroded’ as fuel stations accused of 'price gouging'
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty said that many filling stations are charging over two euro per litre and accused some fuel stations of 'engaging in price gouging at a time of crisis'

Thu, 10 Mar, 2022

Pace of surging prices at the fuel pumps 'beggars belief'
Pace of surging prices at the fuel pumps 'beggars belief'
On Monday, the price of oil soared to its highest level in 14 years as the US and Europe consider banning imports of Russian crude oil

Mon, 07 Mar, 2022

Oil pushes to $89 a barrel as Ukraine tensions simmer
Oil pushes to $89 a barrel as Ukraine tensions simmer
The price of crude oil is within sight of a seven-year high

Wed, 26 Jan, 2022

FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed OPEC logo in this illustration picture
Oil rises as the market's fears over Omicron begin to ebb
Brent crude up to almost $70 a barrel as Opec+ continues to gradually boost output

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Semin Soher Power: Household energy prices are likely to stay hot for some time  
Semin Soher Power: Household energy prices are likely to stay hot for some time  
Investment in green energy will help bring prices back in the long term, but rising costs are here to stay for now

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021

Energy bills
SSE Airtricity increases energy prices for third time this year 
The energy supplier is the latest to raise prices, with more than 30 price hike announcements from Irish energy suppliers since the start of the year

Fri, 29 Oct, 2021

France Energy Crunch
One-off payment to help 36 million French motorists hit by rising fuel prices
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced that millions of lower and medium-income motorists will be given 100 euros (£84) in financial assistance to help them cope with rising fuel prices.

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

DENIS SCANNELL
Production of fuel oil plummets across the EU
According to a paper published in Nature Communications in 2018, shipping industry pollution led to 400,000 premature deaths each year, as well as contributing to millions of cases of childhood asthma

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

Man installing thermal roof insulation layer - using mineral wool panels. Attic renovation and insulation concept
Fuel poverty fears for 750 Cork households waiting on insulation
County councillors have written to a number of government ministers asking them to fast-track warmer homes scheme with immediate effect

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

EU reassures over winter energy supplies, but cold weather is risk to watch
EU reassures over winter energy supplies, but cold weather is risk to watch
The EU has had to compete with Asia for liquefied natural gas where demand is also high, amid low storage levels, infrastructure outages and lower than usual supply from Russia

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

An Garda Scott Medal Presentations
Minister announces €300 million for winter fuel scheme
Almost €300 million have been allocated for the national fuel scheme this winter. The means-assessed payment will be paid for 28 weeks to an estimated 370,000 households across the state.

Mon, 27 Sep, 2021

Gas fire
Fuel allowance rise likely in Budget as consumers feel impact of soaring energy prices
Natural gas supplies across Europe are lower than they should be after Russia "turned down the tap in the flow of gas"

Mon, 20 Sep, 2021

Golden Hour Car Road Trip
Making Cents: How the pandemic has driven up car fuel costs
The price of petrol and diesel has risen but there are some things you can do to make sure you're not paying more than you should.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2021

DCC confident of strong year on back of good start
DCC confident of strong year on back of good start
Shares in the group jumped by over 2% on the back of a bullish first-quarter trading update released to coincide with its annual shareholders’ meeting.

Thu, 15 Jul, 2021

Oil rigs in Cromarty Firth
Oil at $73 a barrel points to more pain for Irish consumers and businesses
Irish consumer prices surged in May by an annual 1.7% — the fastest pace for over two years.

Mon, 14 Jun, 2021

Coronavirus
Price of petrol in UK hits two-year high
Diesel costs an average of £1.32 (€1.53) per litre, which is a level not seen since January 2020.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Afghanistan
Seven killed as fuel tankers catch fire in Afghan capital
Seven people have died and 14 were injured as several fuel tankers caught fire on the northern edge of the Afghan capital of Kabul.

Sun, 02 May, 2021

Providence shares slide on latest Barryroe funding snag
Providence shares slide on latest Barryroe funding snag
Shares in Irish exploration company Providence Resources plummeted 14% on fresh complications surrounding the funding of the development of its Barryroe gas field off the Cork coast.

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

Green shoots: Plenty of opportunities exist for farmers to diversify
Green shoots: Plenty of opportunities exist for farmers to diversify
Teagasc has produced a comprehensive body of information to help identify realistic options generating additional household income, writes Ray Ryan

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

EPA to hear objections to Irish Cement plan next month
EPA to hear objections to Irish Cement plan next month
€10m plans by Irish Cement to burn waste materials instead of fossil fuels at its manufacturing plant in Co Limerick, are to be heard at an EPA oral hearing next month

Fri, 06 Nov, 2020

Reported petrol price rise in Budget won't push people to use public transport, says AA
Reported petrol price rise in Budget won't push people to use public transport, says AA

The AA does not believe reports of plans to increase petrol and diesel prices by 2 cent per litre are environmentally friendly measures.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2019

Govt support for terminal in Kerry that would import fracked gas draws widespread criticism
Govt support for terminal in Kerry that would import fracked gas draws widespread criticism

The Government has been accused of hypocrisy as it is to back proposals for a Kerry-based Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal that would, if approved, facilitate the import of fracked gas from the US.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2019

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