"Excise duty cuts on agricultural diesel along with relief on diesel and carbon tax rebate schemes are being considered as the Government heads into more crunch talks in a desperate bid to end the blockade on the country's fuel supply."
"With as many as 500 filling stations running out of petrol and diesel, Ireland faces an unprecedented energy crisis, with senior government figures said to be in a state of 'complete panic' amid escalating fears the protests will cripple the country."
The Government is contemplating excise duty cuts on agricultural diesel and relief on diesel and carbon tax rebate schemes to resolve a fuel supply blockade. Approximately 500 petrol stations across Ireland have run dry, leading to an unprecedented energy crisis. Senior government officials are reportedly in a state of panic due to escalating fears that ongoing protests could severely cripple the country’s operations, including vital services like ambulance and fire services.
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