Ireland Fuel Price Protests

Demonstrators using slow-moving convoys of trucks and tractors have brought cities like Belfast to a standstill, demanding government intervention to lower fuel taxes.

The crisis was triggered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent diesel and gasoline prices to record highs.

In a dramatic development, Junior Minister Michael Healy-Rae resigned from the Irish government in protest of its response to the crisis.

While the government narrowly survived a no-confidence motion, it remains under intense pressure to provide a more robust aid package for hard-pressed citizens.