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Oil price hike sparks massive protests in Ireland, protesters demand solutions from government

2026-04-11 19:38:32Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Ireland is facing massive protests over rising fuel prices. The protests are entering their fourth day, with three of the country's major refineries and terminals blocked. 

The demonstrations have been driven mainly by farmers, agricultural contractors and road transport operators, who are unhappy with the government's response to rising fuel prices since the start of the Iran war.

Foreign media write that well-known industry representatives, including the Irish Farmers' Association and the Irish Road Transport Association, are not involved in this protest. 

Countries around the world are facing higher fuel prices as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was "fed up" with seeing UK energy bills fluctuate due to actions taken by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Oil prices were off their highs on Friday as shipping flows around the Strait of Hormuz remained severely restricted. Protesters have said they will continue to protest until they secure a meeting with the government to air their grievances. The government has asked the country's military to be on standby to lift blockades at terminals and refineries. 

The Irish government announced in March a €250 million package of measures to help households and businesses deal with rising prices, including a reduction in excise duty on both diesel and petrol.

"We will navigate this period of volatility. But, to put it bluntly, nobody knows what the situation will be in a month's time, we need to remain flexible in our response," Irish Finance Minister Simon Harris said at the time.


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