Irish PM announces fuel tax cuts amid days of protests over soaring prices at the pumps

Apr 12, 2026 - 23:00
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Irish PM announces fuel tax cuts amid days of protests over soaring prices at the pumps
A sign reading, 'Can't afford to move,' is seen affixed to a parked tractor.

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said Sunday that his government will offer new fuel tax cuts to try to end crippling protests over soaring gas costs, though he slammed the tactics of farmers and truckers who had blocked access to the nation's only oil refinery and several depots.