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

The price of petrol and diesel has neared or surpassed €2 per litre. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

An emergency mini budget has been ruled out, but the Government will know by the end of the month whether it needs to intervene with rising fuel and energy prices.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner in London, Tánaiste and finance minister Simon Harris said he must continue to weigh up the “inflationary impact” that the war in the Middle East may have, as he warned that the Coalition must make decisions that “stand the test of time”.