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Ciara Phelan & David Kent

Could Ireland run out of petrol and diesel? The latest as prices soar and some pumps run dry

Ireland is in the middle of a fuel crisis, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine driving prices up globally - and by extension at the petrol pumps around the country.

The Government had to intervene earlier this month, after the cost for diesel and petrol rose to over €2 a litre.

It was a similar price for oil and gas to provide electricity, with many losing power as a result of the high prices.

The Government's intervention helped out slightly, chopping 15c off diesel and 20c off of petrol.

The €200 additional fuel credit will be added to everyone's accounts by the end of this month.

But there are still worries about the future - could Ireland run out of fuel?

Shipping issues

Three large shipments of fuel have not arrived into Dublin Port which was ordered six weeks ago.

That is what the Irish Mirror revealed last week.

The fuel in Ireland “is on a tightrope and could have a knock-on effect at the petrol pumps,” said another source.

President of IRHA, Eugene Drennan has written to the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan warning them about fuel shortage fears.

What did he say?

Speaking to the Irish Mirror, Mr Drennan said: “We’re a little apprehensive.

“We are in very big trouble with the cost of the product.

“There is a blip to supply due to the Russian-Ukraine crisis.”

He added: “Our backs are to the wall.

“We are in bits on price and the families behind hauliers are really, really struggling.

“We are running at a loss and trying to hang on. We’re in big big trouble.”

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