Irish fuel protests continue

The crippling blockades at key fuel-storage facilities have led to severe transport disruption and growing public anxiety over supplies.

An Garda Síochána has declared the situation an 'exceptional event' as slow-moving convoys continue to strangle the country's distribution network.

While the government has offered some price relief, protesters are demanding more significant intervention to counter the soaring costs driven by the Middle East conflict.

Officials have urged citizens to buy only the fuel they immediately need to prevent a total collapse of the retail supply chain.