Clare Fuel Merchant Claims People "Left In Dust" As Excise Duty Cuts Come Into Effect

A Clare home heating oil supplier claims rural people are being disregarded by the Government's fuel cost reduction measures. The coalition has introduced a package that will see petrol and diesel lowered by 15 cents and 20 cents per litre at the pumps respectively, along with additional supports for hauliers and coach services. Only households already in receipt of fuel allowance will receive a weekly top up payment of €38, despite home heating oil prices doubling since the start of the Iranian conflict. PJ Ryan of PJ Ryan Oil in Sixmilebridge believes these measures do not go far enough.