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Fuel Tax Delay Sparks Energy Debate | Belfast News
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The government’s delaying fuel price hikes until late October, reversing a September plan to add 10c to diesel and 9c to petrol — a move sparking debate as the Dáil reconvenes. Originally introduced in April amid protests from truckers and farmers, the cuts slashed diesel by 32c and petrol by 27c. Now, excise rates will rise gradually through four stages until February, but critics argue this reactive patchwork ignores deeper issues like fossil fuel dependence. Opposition parties are pushing for systemic fixes — including taxing data centers — to fund long-term energy support, warning without real change, emergency measures will keep popping up every few months.
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