Irish inflation jumps to 3.6% as energy prices surge
Latest flash estimate for inflation indicated that energy prices went up by 11.1% in March amid conflict around critical Strait of Hormuz
Energy Crisis
Price rises part of bleak backdrop to talk of ending US-Israeli war on Iran
Inside Politics: Sinn Féin says Government response made up of ‘half measures’
Wall Street’s main indexes advance in choppy trading
Global benchmark oil prices rose to $115 a barrel
Learning from the 1970s oil shock
Temporary fixes to insulate the population from the full costs of an energy price spike won’t work in the event of a longer-term conflict
History shows oil shocks are followed by recessions – will it be any different this time?
Ireland remains highly dependent on fossil fuels despite experiencing previous oil crises
50 years after motorists camped overnight for petrol, Ireland is still a slave to oil
The current crisis highlights the sad longevity of the toxic combination of hubris, power and corruption the control of oil has generated
Are Government’s fuel measures betting on a quick resolution to the conflict in Iran?
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ESRI criticises excise duty cut on fuel as a ‘subsidy to higher income households’
Think tank says Iran crisis will push inflation to 3.2% this year and could have lasting impact on prices
Government unveils €250 million package of support for households and businesses impacted by soaring energy costs
Government unveils €250m package of supports which Opposition criticise as ‘timid, anaemic’ and ‘pathetic’
How much will petrol or diesel cost in Ireland from midnight?
Cuts to excise duty and the Nora levy, plus a rise in the fuel allowance, are intended to limit the increases in fuel prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East
Don’t believe the negativity – Ireland’s retrofitting scheme for homes is not failing
Ask homeowners who have upgraded their homes if they would go back to a damp, cold house
Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures
Tax rebate scheme for hauliers aimed at keeping supply chains working with double fuel allowance payment expected
World markets regain ground as oil prices fall sharply
Asian stocks sell off with European and US assets poised to follow on Monday
‘Work from home, reduce speed’: Will energy watchdog’s tips really help Irish consumers?
International Energy Agency releases 10 measures it says could help the world deal with rise in energy costs
Despite Iran war, stock markets don’t seem especially spooked
Investors are not ignoring the war, but they are assuming it won’t last long enough to really matter
Oil and gas prices volatile as International Energy Agency warns of severe energy crisis
US futures steady after finishing Thursday down 0.3%
Iran’s economic warfare reshapes battlefield
Conflict now a broader regional war involving Lebanon, Gulf states, shipping and energy markets
Review all tax and compliance costs on transport fuel and home-heating oil, Government told
‘Immediate action’ needed, says Fuels for Ireland
Iran war: What can EU leaders do about rising energy prices?
Political danger of an inflation spike will focus the minds at Brussels summit on Thursday
John FitzGerald: Ireland was too slow on EVs and retrofitting. Now it’s costing consumers
Short-term support should target the most vulnerable through the welfare system but failure to phase out fossil fuels is costing consumers
Price gouging by fuel companies needs to be examined in detail
One should be grateful for just simply getting some of one’s money back
Price of our dependence on fossil fuels is becoming clear yet again
But renewable energy relies on resources that will never run out and cannot be cut off as act of aggression
Israel and US continue wide-scale strikes on Iran as chances of ceasefire talks downplayed
Trump ‘nowhere near’ deciding on whether or not to send US troops into Iran with Israeli strikes on Lebanon ongoing
What are the Government’s options for easing rising energy costs and will they happen?
Coalition is taking a cautious approach amid the Middle East conflict and resisting Opposition calls for immediate action
G7 ‘stands ready’ to release emergency oil reserves
Finance ministers pledge ‘necessary measures’ to tackle surging crude prices but stop short of immediate deal
Irish homes and businesses could face energy bill hikes due to Iran conflict
Oil and gas shipping halted after attacks at weekend
The economic outlook for 2026 is now on a knife-edge, reliant on an unpredictable war
The duration of the conflict will be essential in determining its impact on consumer energy costs
Almost 320,000 customers unable to pay energy bills last December
Sinn Féin calls for Government to reintroduce energy credits
Nuclear energy is a distant prospect – wind and solar are here now
Sceptics don’t outright deny climate change but dismiss solutions as unrealistic
Inside the Dublin data centres consuming an unknown amount of energy
Software giant Microsoft’s electricity demands remain a source of contention, in particular when it comes to powering AI
‘Getting things done’ is good, but not at the expense of the planet
We do not have to choose between keeping the lights on and protecting the planet
Ireland could see ‘electricity shortage event’ in next two to five years, regulator warns
Predicted expansion in demand ‘largely attributed to growth in data centre loads’, notes commission’s analysis
Ireland ‘losing billions of euro in foreign investment’ due to energy grid constraints
Companies choosing to invest elsewhere in Europe because of infrastructure issues here, adviser says
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