Some filling stations around the county are beginning to run out of fuel due to the ongoing protests and blockades. Out of a litre of fuel, costing €2, we get less than five cent. And then the Government had the cheek to say filling stations were price gouging, considering they’re getting €1.20 or €1.30 in tax per litre. I have never seen a queue like it, out as far as the Lidl junction.” He reiterated that filling stations only receive a tiny fraction of the sale of fuel. “And now, queues at petrol stations as people fear running out of petrol and diesel.

Source: The Herald April 10, 2026 12:08 UTC