Irish police push back fuel protesters at oil refinery

Demonstrations due to high prices caused by the US-Israeli war against Iran are affecting traffic on several roads.

Fuel deliveries have resumed at Ireland's only oil refinery in County Cork after police cleared a days-long blockade by protesters. A major operation involving numerous Gardaí and the Public Order Unit removed large tractors obstructing the Whitegate refinery entrance, allowing fuel tankers to access the site once again.

Irish police took action to clear protesters blockading the country's only oil refinery after a senior government minister said protests over surging fuel prices had created a 'very dangerous economic moment' for Ireland. Protesters angered by a more than 20% rise in diesel prices since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran have used tractors and trucks to block the Whitegate refinery, two ports, a fuel terminal, and several roads in Dublin.

Fuel deliveries have resumed at a vital oil refinery in County Cork, Ireland, after police successfully cleared a days-long blockade by protesters. A major operation, involving numerous Gardaí and the Public Order Unit, saw large tractors obstructing the Whitegate refinery entrance removed, allowing fuel tankers to access the site once again.

Fuel deliveries have resumed at a vital oil refinery in County Cork, Ireland, after police successfully cleared a days-long blockade by protesters. A major operation, involving numerous Gardaí and the Public Order Unit, saw large tractors obstructing the Whitegate refinery entrance removed, allowing fuel tankers to access the site once again.

Protests over surging fuel prices in Ireland have entered their fourth day, causing widespread disruptions and raising concerns about fuel shortages and emergency response capabilities. Demonstrations have blocked access to key refining and distribution sites, particularly around Dublin, with over 100 service stations running out of fuel. The government has deployed the army to clear roads to ensure emergency vehicles can operate effectively.