Government may stall carbon tax rise due in October, minister hints

Seán Canney said Government wanted to 'do the best for our citizens', which could include stalling carbon tax increases that could see a €4.86 rise in the price of a tank of petrol and €5.76 in the price of a tank of diesel by 2030

Planned increases in carbon tax that were due to have come in on May 1, 2026, were postponed until October 14

Minister of state at the Department of Transport Seán Canney has hinted the Government could “stall” the forthcoming carbon tax rise.

The Galway East independent TD, who is the leader in cabinet for the independent ministers, was asked what independents aligned with the Government would want from the forthcoming budget.