A local TD says those who work in local fuel depots shouldn't be subjected to abuse over rising fuel costs.
Fine Gael's Micheál Carrigy was speaking as fuel prices hit €2 per litre in some areas today.
Local Enterprise Minister Peter Burke had earlier stated that the abuse is unacceptable.
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy says local businesses are not responsible for the spike in prices:
Deputy Carrigy said Minister Burke was meeting with fuel companies today to discuss the issue: