A Sinn Féin TD has accused the Government of delaying cutting taxes on fuel.
Home heating oil and fuel prices have surged since the war in Iran began; with two tankers targeted off the coast of Iraq this morning.
In Ireland, 60% of what is charged on the forecourt is applied by the Government.
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Sinn Féin spokesperson on finance Pearse Doherty says ordinary people are feeling these prices rises on the back of a cost-of-living crisis.
Deputy Doherty says action needs to be taken now to help put money back into people’s pockets:
