Government announces measures to address fuel crisis

The Irish government has announced a 10 cent cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel, as well as a 2.4 cent reduction on marked gas, oil, or green diesel. The measures will take effect from midnight Tuesday and continue until the end of July. A planned increase in carbon tax has been deferred until October. The government has also established a group to ensure an efficient approach to restoring fuel distribution capacity. The public is urged to only buy the fuel they need and to consider traffic and travel situations before making a journey. Emergency services have arrangements in place to access fuel as required.