Protests have erupted across Ireland in recent days over the surge in fuel prices driven by the war in Iran, with demonstrators blocking key oil infrastructure and major roads.
The price of diesel has risen to around 71 cents, and petrol has gone up by about 35 cents since the start of the war.
Since last week, protesters have taken to the streets across the country, using tractors and trucks to block roads and disrupt nearly half of the country’s fuel supply as they call for relief from rising prices.
The war in Iran has caused global energy prices to soar as it has tightened the supply of oil and other petroleum products.
Europe has been particularly affected by the war, which has curbed its supply of oil and natural gas. The war has resulted in the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key trading route, through which 20
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