Customers in the Shannonside region are experiencing more rising fuel and energy costs.
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.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has outlined his disappointment and says the Government is closely monitoring the situation.
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Sinn Féin Cllr Brendan Barry says it adds a further burden to those locally:
