What is behind the fuel protests bringing Ireland to a standstill and what will happen next?
April 10, 2026
Irish Mirror
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Vehicles parked on O'Connell Street in Dublin as protestors take part on the second day of a National Fuel Protest against rising fuel prices. Demonstrators driving tractors, lorries and trucks have formed slow-moving convoys in a number of counties, with disruption continuing overnight across Ireland.The Defence Forces have been put "on standby" to assist with clearing blockades outside some of the country's major fuel depots.With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points.The cost of petrol, diesel, and marked gas oil ("green diesel") has soared as a result of the war in the Middle East and impacts on supplies out of the Strait of Hormuz.Currently, filling stations are selling petrol for around 193.9 cent while diesel is available for around 218.9 cent.
Several distinct but co-ordinated protests manifested on Tuesday and have largely been organised through social media channels and messaging apps. One Facebook page with almost 60,000 followers states that it is made up of professional drivers, farmers, and hauliers as well as taxi and bus operators. It has been difficult to single out specific "organisers" for the nationwide effort. Fuel protest: Army to unleash 'The Beasts' as Gardai move to end Ireland’s roadblock crisis Fuel protests Ireland LIVE updates as demonstrations enter a fourth day and petrol stations run dry Protesters say the Government needs to take action on fuel prices or they will go out of business.
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