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Irish fuel protests enter fourth day as government seeks to head off shortages, open blocked roads
More than 100 service stations have run dry as blockades threaten emergency response and supply chains, officials and industry groups said.
- On Friday, the Irish police service, An Garda Siochana, initiated an "enforcement" phase to clear blockades, supported by the military as demonstrations entered their fourth day.
- Protests began Tuesday as slow-moving convoys blocked fuel depots supplying half the country, driven by soaring costs with petrol at around 193.9 cent and diesel at around 218.9 cent.
- Kevin McPartland, chief executive of Fuels For Ireland, warned that "panic buying has absolutely taken hold" with over 100 service stations running dry. He cautioned that "real significant life-death problems are going to be caused."
- Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and Defence Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the Defence Forces "remain on standby" to assist police in clearing heavy vehicles. The government scheduled a Friday meeting with representatives to discuss the crisis.
- Two-and-a-Half weeks ago, the government signed off on a €250 million package of measures to reduce fuel costs, including excise duty reductions. However, senior ministers noted these savings were largely eroded as the war in the Middle East waged on.
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