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Motorists urged to fill up before excise relief ends
Drivers are bracing for fuel price hikes as the excise relief is due to end.
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TheJournal.ie
· Jun 22, 2026
Fuel protesters may 'blockade Dublin, airport or Ursula von der Leyen' over 32c diesel increase
Fuel relief introduced by the government in April is set to end on 31 July.
Irish Mirror
· Jun 21, 2026
'Nothing is off the table': Energy Minister hints at petrol and diesel tax cut extension
The reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel is set to expire in July, with the energy minister leaving the door open to an extension
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 1, 2026
Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension
If the extension is not approved, the disruption will affect only July and August, as the entire Prevent program is expected to resume with national funding from September, the Prime Minister announced at the ygeiamou.gr health conference The post Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension appeared first on ProtoThema English.
The West Australian
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia's fuel excise cut extended to keep fuel petrol, diesel prices under control
Relief for Aussie motorists will continue for another month, albeit with smaller discounts, though the PM hasn't ruled out extending it beyond July.
Michael West Media
· Jun 30, 2026
Fill up now: driver warning before fuel excise slashed
Families heading off on school holidays are being advised to fill up their cars now before the fuel excise is halved, bumping up prices at the bowser.
RTÉ News
· Jun 30, 2026
Excise duty decision due to 'people power', says Tóibín
The Government's decision to extend the excise duty cut to diesel and petrol was a result of people power pressure and the protests seen earlier this year, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín has said.
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Related coverage for "Motorists urged to fill up before excise relief ends": TheJournal.ie — Fuel protesters may 'blockade Dublin, airport or Ursula von der Leyen' over 32c diesel increase. Irish Mirror — 'Nothing is off the table': Energy Minister hints at petrol and diesel tax cut extension. Proto Thema - English — Obesity: Free medication program ends as Health Ministry seeks two-month extension. The West Australian — Australia's fuel excise cut extended to keep fuel petrol, diesel prices under control. Michael West Media — Fill up now: driver warning before fuel excise slashed. RTÉ News — Excise duty decision due to 'people power', says Tóibín