What could this year’s ‘energy budget’ bring?

The Claire Byrne Show · Sep 21, 2026 · 7m

As the budget looms, concerns around the costs of fuel are growing as we turn to the colder months. Home-heating oil prices have surged by up to 75 percent in the past year, with diesel prices also climbing by about 28 cents in recent weeks.

Are better affordability measures needed, and could further fuel protests be in store? To discuss with Claire was Michael Collins, Leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork Southwest.