Industry warns disruption to roads, ports and airports possible if government fails to act on fuel taxes
Irish hauliers have warned they may stage rolling protests that could disrupt major roads, ports and airports if the Government does not act on soaring fuel prices.
The warning follows crisis talks in Dublin over the weekend organised by the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), which says many operators are under severe financial pressure due to rising diesel costs, higher tolls and new charges at Dublin Port.
The group claims the State is taking more than 60% of the cost of diesel and around 65% of petrol at the pumps through taxes and duties. It is calling for a temporary suspension of the carbon tax on fuel and the removal of the M50 toll.
IRHA president Ger Hyland said increasing transport costs will inevitably push up the price of goods.
“When transport costs go up, groceries, clothes and building materials all increase,” he said.
He warned that the haulage industry is close to launching protests, adding that a stoppage in the sector could quickly disrupt supplies to supermarkets, hospitals and petrol stations.
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