The Government is being accused of taking too long to consider cutting excise duty on fuel by up to 25 per cent.
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.
The Government is thinking about reducing excise duty for a month, ahead of the cabinet meeting.
Consumers' Association Chairperson Michael Kilcoyne says while a cut would be positive, the Government has been dithering: