Chambers warns ministers 'to control their spending' as impact of Middle East war deepens

Spring economic forecast to be unveiled later today by finance minister and Tánaiste Simon Harris, and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers

The cost of petrol, diesel, electricity, gas, and home heating oil are expected to rise further amid the war in the Middle East. Stock picture: Eddie O'Hare

The energy price shock is “reverberating across other supply chains”, and ministers must control their spending as the war in the Middle East continues, Cabinet will be told this morning.

The Government’s spring economic forecast will be brought to Cabinet today by finance minister and Tánaiste Simon Harris and public expenditure minister Jack Chambers.