'We'll sleep in our tractors' - fears grow that fuel protest will leave pumps in the west of the country dry

""We can't back down. Livelihoods and whole industries are facing ruin," one protester from Galway said."

""We expect sites in Galway will stock-out as early as this evening. This is going to impact fuel deliveries across the west of Ireland over the next couple of days.""

""Our supply chains are robust and resilient. This isn't an issue of there being any problem getting fuel into Ireland. The problem is getting fuel out of Galway fuel terminal because it's been blocked by protesters.""

Protests at Galway Port have led to the shutdown of the fuel terminal, preventing delivery trucks from refueling. Tractors parked across the entrance have caused fuel shortages, with pumps expected to run dry soon. Protesters are determined to continue their actions, citing threats to livelihoods and industries. The CEO of Fuels for Ireland warned that the blockade will affect fuel supplies across the region. While national stock levels remain stable, the blockade is hindering fuel distribution from the terminal.

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