Energy ministers meet over rising price of fuelBy Rebecca Black, Press AssociationThe rise in energy prices has been discussed by ministers from the Republic, the North and the UK. Stormont conomy minister Caoimhe Archibald said she had “constructive engagement” with UK energy minister Michael Shanks and IEnergy Minister Darragh O’Brien about the rising price of home heating oil and fuel. “Earlier today I spoke with both the Irish and British Energy Ministers about the price hikes in home heating oil and fuel which has followed the Israeli/US attack on Iran,” she said. “Minister O’Brien shared my concerns on the rising costs of home heating oil across the island, and outlined his plans to engage with the energy sector. “Minister Shanks provided reassurance that there is no short-term risk to supply.”Ms Archibald said that any unjustified increase in costs for consumers is unacceptable.

Source: Irish Independent March 04, 2026 21:45 UTC