"Protests were endangering critical supplies of food, fuel, clean water and animal feed, the police force, An Garda Siochana, said in a statement. This is not tolerable and is against the law."
"The blockade of ports and a refinery meant Ireland was on the verge of turning away oil deliveries and losing its supply, the taoiseach, Micheal Martin, told RTE. It is unconscionable, it's illogical."
"Despite government mitigation measures, in recent weeks the price of diesel has risen from about 1.70 a litre to 2.17 and petrol has jumped from about 1.74 to 1.97."
Protests in Ireland over rising fuel prices have led to chaos, with hauliers and farmers blocking motorways and causing fuel shortages. The Irish government has put the army on standby to assist police in removing blockades. Protests have also spread to Norway, where lorry drivers joined in. The situation has endangered critical supplies, prompting government leaders to accuse protesters of holding the country hostage. Diesel prices have surged significantly, and while industry representatives plan to meet with ministers, protesters demand direct talks with the government.
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