The Defence Forces have been put “on standby” to assist with clearing blockades outside some of the country’s major fuel depots. With the nationwide fuel protests entering a fourth day on Friday, here is an explanation of some of the key points. Protesters say the Government needs to take action on fuel prices or they will go out of business. Nationwide fuel protests and the blockading of Irving Oil at Whitegate, Co Cork has resulted in fuel shortages on the forecourts across Ireland. National Fuel Protest at Shannonpark Roundabout Cork on the N28.

Source: Irish Examiner April 10, 2026 15:08 UTC