News - fuel
Local businessman urging hauliers to attend emergency fuel crisis meeting tomorrow
It follows Government excise duty cuts earlier this week.
Mar 27, 2026 18:06
Longford senator rejects claims filling stations are price-gouging
Petrol and diesel prices have surged since the Iran war - with both fuels going above 2 euro a litre.
Mar 27, 2026 13:37
Excise duty cuts for petrol and diesel now in effect
However, consumer groups are warning it may be some days before the cuts are reflected at the pumps.
Mar 25, 2026 07:22
Government accused of 'dithering' as fuel prices rise
The Tanaiste Simon Harris says the state will take steps on Tuesday to reduce prices at the pumps due to rising fuel prices from the Middle East conflict.
Mar 22, 2026 08:39
Enterprise Minister meets fuel industry reps as prices rise at the pumps
The meeting was held after claims of price gouging due to the conflict in Iran.
Mar 7, 2026 08:22
Fuel price increases hitting local customers
The ongoing situation involving Iran is already pushing up global oil prices, which is filtering down to the pumps locally.
Mar 5, 2026 13:42
Local customers set for further fuel price surge
The increase follows warnings that petrol, diesel, electricity and home-heating oil could surge further in the wake of US and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Mar 3, 2026 12:58
Auction to raise funds for development works in Athleague
There will be over 300 lots on offer including furniture, vouchers, fuel, electrical goods and even livestock.
Nov 2, 2024 09:15
Leitrim councillor calls for further fuel price hikes to be scrapped
Sinn Féin Councillor Cormac Flynn brought a motion forward at last Monday's Leitrim County Council meeting about the issue.
Sep 6, 2024 11:02
Cost of fuel set to jump up across the country today
It is the latest step by Government to restore excise rates after a temporary cut was introduced two years ago.
Apr 1, 2024 08:11
Over 70% of local homes still reliant on high carbon fuels
9,166 of households in Longford use oil for home heating, while oil is used by 14,636 homes in Roscommon.
Jan 12, 2024 07:30
Petrol and Diesel prices to increase despite fuel excise delay
Those increases will come in April and August next year, in two separate instalments.
Oct 10, 2023 16:41
Roscommon fuel company intends to push back increasing prices
Neil Connaughton of Roscommon-based Connaughton Fuels says he's trying to push back on behalf of customers.
Sep 29, 2023 13:08
Motorists in the Northwest to be hit hard by rise in fuel costs- Harkin
Motorists are being warned that prices could pass 2 euro per litre.
Sep 28, 2023 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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