‘Panic buying’ setting in on fourth day of fuel protest
- Postato il 10 aprile 2026
- Di Evening Standard
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Ireland faces escalating fuel shortages as an ongoing blockade of major distribution terminals enters its fourth consecutive day. Consumers are rushing to petrol stations nationwide, triggering widespread panic buying and depleting available stocks. The sustained industrial action is creating significant supply chain disruptions, raising concerns about the availability of fuel at forecourts across the country. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as demand surges and inventory levels decline rapidly.