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Planned increases to fuel excise duty from next month will not go ahead, Government says

Restoration of cuts to be kept under review while geopolitical situation remains uncertain, Minister says

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21 Aug 2026, 08:34 UTC
Last checked
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Publisher
The Irish Times
Country
Ireland
Source published
21 Aug 2026, 12:41 UTC
Source updated
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Byline
Jack Horgan-Jones
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Restoration of cuts to be kept under review while geopolitical situation remains uncertain, Minister says
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    Planned increases to fuel excise duty from next month will not go ahead, Government says

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    Planned increases to fuel excise duty from next month will not go ahead, Government says

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    Planned increases to fuel excise duty from next month will not go ahead, Government says

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    Sinn Féin calls for Dáil to be recalled next week over fuel excise cuts

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