“No, it's just about fuel prices”
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Ireland experienced significant fuel protests in April 2026, with hauliers and activists blocking roads and fuel distribution points to protest rising fuel costs and their impact on transport businesses. The blockades disrupted essential services, healthcare deliveries, and airport operations, raising questions about whether the unrest reflected broader economic grievances beyond fuel prices alone. The protests highlighted tensions between the logistics industry, government energy policy, and public concerns about cost-of-living pressures.