Fuel price protests in the Republic of Ireland

Fuel price protests in Ireland are escalating, deemed “the most serious insurrection” since the state’s formation in the 1920s. Demonstrators, including farm contractors and hauliers, have been organizing “go-slow” convoys and blockades, impacting roads and ports. The protests, driven by a 28% rise in diesel prices linked to international conflicts, have seen the government deploy the army to clear blockades, with widespread shortages at petrol stations reported.

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