Ireland's Fuel Protests: Army Called In, Talks Planned

0:00On April 9, protests over skyrocketing fuel prices in Ireland hit their third day, with farmers and hauliers blocking major roads, fuel depots, and the country's only ore refinery using big trucks and tractors. The government called in the army to clear those heavy vehicles from critical spots, as Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan made clear they won't. Toleray blockades on key infrastructure. Drivers like agriculture's Martin Hyden slammed it as a choice between democracy and anarchy, while Tau-Seish-Mihil Martin called the refinery. Blockade national sabotage. Dublin fire brigade even faced delays getting to emergencies, and fuel supplies to stations are a risk. This all stems from a massive energy shock tied to the Middle East War disrupting supplies through the straight of Hormuz, pushing a petrol, diesel, and green diesel costs despite recent government cuts of 17 cents on petrol, 22 on diesel, and 5 on green diesel. Meanwhile, officials planned talks with farming and haulier reps, but not the street protestors,

1:03who say they'll keep going until they get a sit down, leaving tensions high as the standoff drags on.