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National fuel protest reaches Dublin City Centre

The country is experiencing a national gridlock due to a national fuel protest taking place today...

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15.31 7 Apr 2026


National fuel protest reaches Dublin City Centre


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15.31 7 Apr 2026


The country is experiencing a national gridlock due to a national fuel protest taking place today over spiraling diesel, petrol and home heating oil prices due to the war on Iran.

Trucks and tractors are continuing to arrive in Dublin city centre after taking off from sites around the country, parking on O’Connell Street.

Joining Shane to discuss and give the latest updates is Blake Boland from Dublin Bus Ellen Butler, Newstalk Reporter and James Geoghan, Spokesperson for the Fuels Protest.


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