Police have dismantled a major fuel protest blockade in central Dublin after days of disruption linked to rising fuel prices across Ireland. Authorities cleared vehicles from O’Connell Street as the government prepared new cost-cutting measures aimed at stabilising supply and easing pressure on motorists and businesses.
Irish police Commissioner Justin Kelly said enforcement action was necessary to protect critical infrastructure and public safety, warning that fuel shortages risked disrupting emergency services. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Micheál Martin described the protests as “illogical”, citing global energy pressures driven by conflict in the Middle East.
Protesters, including farmers and transport operators, argue high fuel costs threaten livelihoods. Demonstrations continue in parts of the country, including clashes reported at Galway docks.
Key developments:
• Blockades disrupted Ireland’s oil refinery and fuel depots, leaving over one-third of petrol stations dry
• Police used enforcement measures, including pepper spray, to clear key sites
• Government preparing measures to reduce petrol and diesel costs
• Protests driven by demands for price caps and tax relief
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