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Fuel Prices Set to Rise in Phases | Cork News
Fuel prices are set to rise in phases starting November 1st, with diesel up 8 cents and petrol 10 cents per liter as the government rolls back excise cuts — a move delayed due to high oil prices. The full rates will return by February next year, while hauliers’ diesel rebate extends until December. Critics like Fuels Ireland’s Kevin McPartlan urge smarter, holistic tax policy, while Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty accuses the government of stealthily hiking costs to avoid public scrutiny, calling it unfair on ordinary workers. The debate over fuel taxation’s impact on everyday budgets remains…
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