Fueling frustration: Why Irish petrol prices stay high, even when oil doesn’t

Despite relative oil market calm amid Middle East unrest, Irish fuel prices remain high — with tax, volatility, and policy all contributing to pump pain
Fueling frustration: Why Irish petrol prices stay high, even when oil doesn’t

Irish consumers have been paying high prices at the pumps for some time.

Donald Trump, as he so often does, opted for all capital letters for this post on Truth Social earlier this week.

“EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN,” he said. “I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!” 

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