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Fuel industry boss says 'absolutely reckless' to reverse excise duty cuts

Fuel industry boss says 'absolutely reckless' to reverse excise duty cuts

Fuels for Ireland boss says we need to move away from knee-jerk responses to oil crises

Do not expect lower fuel prices at forecourts immediately, Fuels For Ireland warns

Do not expect lower fuel prices at forecourts immediately, Fuels For Ireland warns

In a statement, the organisation's chief executive Kevin McPartlan, said that although the reduction may not be at every forecourt immediately, it "should not be misunderstood as a failure to pass on the tax cut".

Fuel protesters in Dublin ‘ambushed’ in late-night Garda operation, spokesman says

Fuel protesters in Dublin ‘ambushed’ in late-night Garda operation, spokesman says

Around 20 large vehicles and tractors remained on O’Connell Street and the nearby quays in Dublin at 8am on Sunday, with dozens of protest participants and supporters.

10c cut to petrol and diesel, delay to carbon tax increase in €505m fuel measures

10c cut to petrol and diesel, delay to carbon tax increase in €505m fuel measures

Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Government could 'finesse' tax on home heating, Fuels for Ireland says

Government could 'finesse' tax on home heating, Fuels for Ireland says

'Comprehensive review' of fuel taxes needed, body says

'Comprehensive review' of fuel taxes needed, body says

Rising heating costs need to be taken into context, says Fuels for Ireland CEO

Rising heating costs need to be taken into context, says Fuels for Ireland CEO

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

McPartlin said that Ireland is an unusual case in Europe as we use kerosene for heating oil, unlike the rest of Europe which uses less expensive diesel for heating oil.

Criticism of forecourt workers for fuel price hikes ‘unacceptable’ – minister

Criticism of forecourt workers for fuel price hikes ‘unacceptable’ – minister

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Fuels for Ireland said that instead of making money, some suppliers were losing money on the fuel they are selling.

Government urged to postpone fuel excise duty increase that could 'risk businesses'

Government urged to postpone fuel excise duty increase that could 'risk businesses'

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

In Ireland, there are two excise duty increases scheduled for April and August