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Ireland announces petrol and diesel tax cuts after fuel protests

Government approved tax relief on petrol and diesel at an emergency cabinet meeting after protests over fuel costs threatened emergency services.

Published Apr 12, 2026, 3:31 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Ireland's government announced fresh tax cuts on petrol and diesel at an emergency cabinet meeting Sunday. The action came after fuel cost protests that had threatened the functioning of the country’s emergency services.