Government leaders will meet on Monday night to agree on a slate of supports to help with rising fuel prices. Prices at the pump have jumped sharply since the outbreak of war in Iran, increasing pressure on the Government to act to ease the pressure on motorists. It is also believed that a cut to the National Oil Reserve Agency (Nora) levy from two cent a litre to one cent has been considered. In a statement over the weekend, Mr Harris said the war has already impacted Ireland's finances. He said that he expects the economy "to continue to grow this year, albeit at a slower pace than previously envisaged".

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2026 01:06 UTC