Petrol and diesel prices at the Circle K in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. These excise measures will take effect from 12am on Wednesday, subject to a financial resolution being passed in the Dáil. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will cut excise duty on fuel prices. Asked if the Government would take such oil price reductions into account when considering support measures, Martin replied: “I’m not getting into specifics of that kind. Iran’s foreign ministry said Trump’s remarks were intended to lower energy prices and buy time for his military plans.

Source: The Irish Times March 24, 2026 10:21 UTC