“People are struggling.”At Donaghy’s, the euro price of diesel was 208.9 cents per litre on Thursday, and 181.6 pence in sterling. It has not been affected by the prospect of fuel shortages, as its supply comes from Lisahally, on the northern side of the Border. The average price of diesel in Derry – according to the Consumer Council for Northern Ireland’s fuel price checker – was 186.2p, while petrol is 151.9p. Asked how his firm is coping, he replies: “You’re going on reserve, you’re not coping. Another month and I’m in trouble.”In this situation, a fuel shortage would be a reprieve.

Source: The Irish Times April 11, 2026 14:02 UTC