Carbon Tax Pause Under Review | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Tánaiste Simon Harris is signaling a potential pause on October’s carbon tax hikes, with the government reviewing all options ahead of the budget and amid soaring fuel costs. While committed to the long-term carbon tax plan, officials acknowledge every policy tweak carries a price — and they’re pushing for a more thoughtful, strategic conversation rather than quick fixes. The Dáil is being recalled this Friday as fuel prices have surged since July, prompting Harris to stress the need for agility in responding to global market shifts. Meanwhile, Cabinet will extend petrol and diesel excise…