News · 12 April 2026
Police clear Dublin fuel protest after six days
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Fuel price protests over six days caused traffic chaos and major disruption to supplies across Ireland, with many petrol stations running dry. Irish police conducted a peaceful operation on Sunday morning, clearing the central Dublin blockade staged by farmers and hauliers. The government announced €500 million for spending and tax cuts, including a 10-cent cut per litre for diesel and petrol, to lessen the impact.
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