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IMF warns of worldwide recession due to Iran war

As the 10 cent excise cuts take effect from today, forecourt operators are warning motorists that...

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16.33 15 Apr 2026


IMF warns of worldwide recession due to Iran war


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As the 10 cent excise cuts take effect from today, forecourt operators are warning motorists that price drops will not be seen immediately. This comes after the International Monetary Fund warned there will be an international oil shortfall this year, with fears the Iran war could tip the world into recession…

Joining Shane to discuss this is Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels Ireland and Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.


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