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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