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Sat, 11 Apr 2026

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 NI fuel protesters 'stand in solidarity' with Irish counterparts

A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine took part in a slow moving protest around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.

* Dozens of vehicles participated in a slow-moving convoy in protest against rising fuel costs in Northern Ireland.
* The protest was held in solidarity with those in the Republic of Ireland, where hundreds of petrol stations have run out of fuel due to five days of protests.
* Organizers cited "real anger" across the island of Ireland about rising prices and the cost of living.
* A vehicle recovery owner reported a £5,000 increase in his fuel bill over the past month and will be taking his lorries off the road from today.
* Protesters are calling for cuts to fuel bills and say they cannot sustain current costs without significant increases.
* The Police Service of Northern Ireland is assessing social media posts and preparing a response to minimize disruption.
* The Department for Infrastructure advises people to allow extra time for their journeys in case of protests.
* Petrol prices have increased from 124.8p per liter on February 26 to 153.1p per liter, while diesel prices have gone from 132.6p per liter to 185.6p per liter.
* The first and deputy first minister's sent a joint letter to the prime minister calling for government intervention on rising costs.
* Hundreds of petrol stations in the Republic of Ireland have run out of fuel due to ongoing protests and blockades.