Ireland's Fuel Protests: Day 3 - Gridlock & Shortages

0:00This has been Europe news today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Protests against skyrocketing fuel prices in Ireland are hitting day three with demonstrators blocking major highways, city streets, and even the YGATE oil refinery in county cork. Hollyirs and farmers are rolling out in big rigs and tractors, creating massive gridlock from Dublin to rural spots. It all stems from the war in the Middle East. Dizzling supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, jacking up costs for petrol, diesel, and green diesel. About two weeks back, the government slashed excise duties, 17 cents off petrol, 22 cents off diesel, and 5 cents off green. Diesel plus rebates for truckers and buses, but global chaos wiped out most of those gains. Folks are furious, turning O'Connell Street into a tractor jam and parking buses to snarl traffic. How we see Schmeichel Martin call the refinery block a national sabotage while other leaders

1:00like Simon Harris warned of crackdowns on illegal moves, stressing fuel access is critical. Disruptions are spreading with over 20 protest sites nationwide, including block depots in foins and county gallway, risking shortages at gas, stations, garter and fire crews face delays, and people are missing hospital visits amid the chaos. Their rep say they'll keep talking to official groups and watch things closely while protest leaders push for a sit-down meeting to cool, tensions before boils over further.