Fuel Protests Cause Transport Chaos in Ireland as Iran War Spikes Prices

The Irish government said it had called in the army after protesters blocked highways, ports and an oil refinery, causing widespread disruption.

By Megan Specia

European airports face jet fuel shortages within three weeks

Industry group warns EU that reserves are running low

Inflation likely picked up in March, fueled by Iran conflict

Economists expect March CPI to show inflation at 3.4 percent as the war in Iran drove a sharp rise in energy costs.

By Andrew Ackerman

Fuel-price protesters cause chaos in Ireland and spread to Norway

Hauliers and farmers block motorways and bring parts of Dublin to a standstill in fourth day of action Middle East crisis live – latest updates Protests over fuel prices have caused chaos in Ireland and spread to Norway in a knock-on effect from the conflict in the Middle East. Hauliers, farmers and other groups blocked motorways and brought parts of Dublin to a standstill on Friday in a fourth consecutive day of action. Continue reading...

By Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent and Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent

Ireland gridlocked by fuel protests as Iran War drives prices higher

Protestors are taking issue with the government's response to the spike in fuel prices since the onset of the Iran war.

Germany news: Inflation creeps up as fuel costs mount

Inflation has started to track back up as the Iran war stymied hopes that it had finally been tamped down. In eastern Germany, the far-right AfD is meeting to talk about its social policy plans. DW has the latest.

What is behind Ireland’s fuel protests?

With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points.

By Cillian Sherlock

Galway protesters to ‘stand their ground’ at depot blockade as fuel runs low

‘Everyone depends on fuel. That is why we are getting the backing of the people,’ says protester

By Andrew Hamilton

Protesters vow blockades to continue until they ‘get a result’ as human chain blocks oil lorry from Cork refinery

Country on the brink of economic chaos as people panic-buy fuel and forecourts start to run dry.

Fuel protester had €550,000 Revenue judgments

A prominent protester in the fuel blockade has had six judgments for a total of almost €550,000 secured against him by the Revenue Commissioners and animal cruelty convictions.

Standoff at Whitegate: Public order gardaí wait as protesters to allow fuel for emergency services

An access road, known as the Low Road, at the refinery has been opened under agreement between gardaí and the protesters.

“Alarm” over fuel shortages at European airports ahead of summer

The Airports Council International Europe is urging the European Commission to take immediate measures to ensure adequate fuel supplies ahead of increased summer travel demand The post “Alarm” over fuel shortages at European airports ahead of summer appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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