Fuel tax cuts could be extended if pump prices stay high, says Jack Chambers

Public expenditure minister Jack Chambers warns fellow ministers that new budget measures must be funded through savings elsewhere

Minister Jack Chambers has described fuel prices as 'highly volatile' given the level of global uncertainty and the conflict in Iran, adding that the situation will be 'assessed' in September.

The Government could extend excise cuts on petrol and diesel if the price at the pumps remains high next month, the public expenditure minister has signalled.

Minister Jack Chambers has described fuel prices as "highly volatile" given the level of global uncertainty and the conflict in Iran, adding that the situation will be "assessed" in September.