ieExplains: What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?

OUT OF STOCK notice from Circle K on the petrol and diesel pumps at Marina Filling Station, Monahan Road, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Defence Forces have been put “on standby” to assist with clearing blockades outside some of the country’s major fuel depots.

With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points.