The Mick Clifford Podcast: Is the Government making it up on the hoof over fuel prices?

Political editor Elaine Loughlin examines the fuel tax U-turn, fears of renewed protests and what rising oil prices could mean for Government

Fuel taxes, protests and the Government’s next move: Elaine Loughlin answers your questions. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Dáil has been recalled to delay the restoration of excise taxes in an effort to keep down fuel prices. 

But is the Government acting simply out of fear of a repeat of the fuel protests earlier this year? 

And what will happen if the US war in Iran continues through the winter and prices keep rising? 

Is the Government making it all up on the hoof?

Irish Examiner political editor Elaine Loughlin is this week’s guest on the Mick Clifford Podcast.