Ireland's Energy Crisis: Practical Tips for Homes

0:00From across Europe, powered by AI, this is Europe News Today, on Cori with the story. Ireland's government is gearing up to roll out advice on cutting household energy use as fuel prices keep climbing. Two weeks ago, they cut ex-size duties temporarily, expanded diesel rebates for truckers and bus drivers, and stretched out fuel allowances, dropping. Diesel by 22 cents and petrol by 17 cents per liter. But those savings got wiped out fast by global price jumps tied to the Gulf War, leaving folks paying more at the pump despite the help. Holliers and farm workers aren't taking a line down. They've hit the roads with slow convoys on motorways and block streets in Dublin and other. Spots pushing hard for deeper fuel cuts. Now we see each Michael Martin announced this week they'll soon launch a full energy efficiency program with practical tips for homes like simple ways to slash your bills through smarter usage, all via big public awareness push. No big demand side restrictions yet, since supplies have

1:03held steady, backed by 90 days of oil reserves for some breathing room, but expect that. Advice to drop any day now to help everyone navigate these tough costs.