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Irish fuel crisis spanning May 2025 through April 2026 represents a critical supply chain vulnerability for cross-border e-commerce sellers operating in the UK-Ireland corridor. **Diesel prices surged over 20% following Iran geopolitical tensions**, with blockades at Ireland's only refinery (Whitegate), Dublin Port (50% of fuel imports), and major transport routes creating cascading logistics disruptions. The Irish government deployed €1.255 billion in cumulative support (€750M in May 2025 + €505M in April 2026), including fuel excise cuts totaling 32 cents/liter on diesel and 27 cents/liter on petrol, plus a €100M subsidy scheme for high-volume fuel users.\n\n**For cross-border sellers, this crisis directly impacts fulfillment economics on the UK-Ireland route.** Approximately 600 petrol forecourts operated without fuel at peak disruption (May 2025), and one-third of Ireland's petrol stations faced shortages during April 2026 blockades. **3PL providers and last-mile carriers operating in Ireland experienced 8-15% cost increases** during the crisis period, with Dublin Port efficiency dropping below normal capacity despite blockade clearance. Sellers using Irish fulfillment centers or shipping to Irish customers faced extended delivery windows (3-5 week delays reported) and surcharges from logistics partners absorbing fuel costs.\n\n**The strategic opportunity emerges from policy-driven cost normalization.** The government's fuel subsidy scheme (20 cents/liter reduction for high-volume users) directly benefits logistics operators, creating a 60-90 day window where **early-mover sellers can lock in lower fulfillment rates before carriers fully adjust pricing.** Sellers with inventory in UK fulfillment centers can exploit the Ireland-bound shipping corridor during the subsidy period (April-June 2026 projection) before fuel costs stabilize. Additionally, the carbon tax delay announced by Minister Helen McEntee signals potential future tax increases, creating urgency for sellers to optimize logistics infrastructure before additional cost pressures emerge.\n\n**Competitive dynamics shift toward sellers with diversified fulfillment networks.** Small sellers (under 500 units/month) relying on single Irish 3PL providers faced 12-18% margin compression, while larger sellers (5,000+ units/month) with multi-country fulfillment networks absorbed costs more effectively. The crisis exposed vulnerability of island economies to fuel supply disruptions—a pattern relevant for sellers targeting other island markets (UK, Iceland, Cyprus). Sellers should monitor fuel price volatility as a leading indicator for logistics cost changes and consider hedging strategies through long-term 3PL contracts locked during subsidy periods.",[73,76,79,82,85,88,91],{"title":74,"answer":75,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How does the Irish fuel crisis affect sellers' fulfillment network strategy and diversification?","The crisis exposed critical vulnerability of island economies to fuel supply disruptions, demonstrating that sellers relying on single-country fulfillment networks face disproportionate risk. Sellers should consider diversifying fulfillment across UK and continental European 3PL providers to mitigate island-specific supply chain shocks. Multi-country fulfillment networks allow sellers to route inventory around disruptions—during the Irish crisis, sellers with UK fulfillment centers could redirect shipments to Irish customers via alternative logistics corridors. The pattern is relevant for sellers targeting other island markets (UK, Iceland, Cyprus) where fuel supply disruptions can cascade through entire logistics ecosystems. Sellers should implement fuel cost hedging strategies through long-term 3PL contracts locked during subsidy periods to protect margins.",{"title":77,"answer":78,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What is the strategic opportunity window for sellers during the Irish fuel subsidy period?","The government's €100 million fuel subsidy scheme providing 20 cents/liter reduction for high-volume fuel users creates a 60-90 day window (April-June 2026 projection) where logistics carriers can operate at reduced costs before fuel prices normalize. Early-mover sellers can lock in lower fulfillment rates from 3PL providers during this subsidy period before carriers fully adjust pricing upward. Sellers with inventory in UK fulfillment centers should prioritize Ireland-bound shipments during this window to exploit favorable logistics economics. The carbon tax delay announced by Minister Helen McEntee signals potential future tax increases, creating urgency to optimize logistics infrastructure before additional cost pressures emerge in Q3-Q4 2026.",{"title":80,"answer":81,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"Which seller segments were most impacted by the Irish fuel crisis and supply chain disruptions?","Small sellers (under 500 units/month) relying on single Irish 3PL providers experienced 12-18% margin compression, while larger sellers (5,000+ units/month) with multi-country fulfillment networks absorbed costs more effectively through diversification. Sellers dependent on Dublin Port for inventory imports faced extended lead times as port efficiency dropped below normal capacity despite blockade clearance. Agricultural product sellers and food/beverage exporters faced additional pressure due to government prioritization of farming sector fuel subsidies. Sellers without alternative fulfillment options in UK or continental Europe were most vulnerable to the 600+ petrol station shortages and one-third of Ireland's petrol stations operating without fuel during peak disruption.",{"title":83,"answer":84,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How much did Irish fuel prices increase during the 2025-2026 crisis and what does this mean for seller shipping costs?","Diesel prices surged over 20% following Iran geopolitical tensions, with blockades at Ireland's only refinery (Whitegate) and Dublin Port (handling 50% of fuel imports) creating severe supply constraints. This directly translated to 8-15% fulfillment cost increases for sellers using Irish 3PL providers or shipping to Irish customers. The government's cumulative €1.255 billion support package (€750M May 2025 + €505M April 2026) included fuel excise cuts totaling 32 cents/liter on diesel, which temporarily offset carrier surcharges. Sellers should expect 3-5 week delivery delays during peak disruption periods and budget for fuel surcharges of €0.15-0.25 per liter on logistics invoices.",{"title":86,"answer":87,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What are the long-term implications of Ireland's carbon tax delay for seller logistics costs?","Minister Helen McEntee's announcement delaying carbon tax increases scheduled for May 1st signals that future environmental policies will create additional cost pressures on logistics operations. The carbon tax delay provides temporary relief but indicates that sellers should expect cumulative cost increases from both fuel volatility and environmental regulations. Sellers should model scenarios where carbon tax increases 5-10 cents/liter in 2027-2028, adding 3-5% to fulfillment costs on Irish routes. The government's commitment to post-crisis reviews and improved inter-agency coordination suggests potential future policy changes affecting fuel supply security and pricing. Sellers should factor in carbon tax escalation when negotiating multi-year 3PL contracts and consider shifting inventory to lower-carbon fulfillment methods (rail, consolidated shipping) to hedge against future tax increases.",{"title":89,"answer":90,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"How do geopolitical events like the Iran conflict directly impact cross-border seller economics?","Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz directly impact global fuel prices, which cascade through island economies like Ireland that depend on fuel imports. The Iran conflict triggered 20%+ diesel price increases, demonstrating how geopolitical risk translates to 8-15% fulfillment cost increases within 2-4 weeks. Sellers should monitor geopolitical risk indicators (Strait of Hormuz shipping activity, OPEC production announcements, Middle East tensions) as early warning signals for logistics cost spikes. The government's €1.255 billion support package shows how policy responses can temporarily offset geopolitical impacts, creating arbitrage opportunities for sellers who anticipate subsidy periods. Sellers targeting European markets should develop geopolitical risk dashboards that track fuel price volatility, government subsidy announcements, and logistics carrier pricing to optimize fulfillment timing.",{"title":92,"answer":93,"author":5,"avatar":5,"time":5},"What compliance and operational changes should sellers implement to manage fuel cost volatility?","Sellers should monitor fuel price volatility as a leading indicator for logistics cost changes and implement dynamic pricing strategies that adjust fulfillment costs quarterly based on fuel benchmarks. Negotiate long-term 3PL contracts with fuel surcharge caps or fixed-rate periods (12-24 months) to lock in pricing during subsidy windows. Update inventory forecasting models to account for 3-5 week delivery delays during geopolitical disruptions affecting fuel supply. Implement supply chain visibility tools that track Dublin Port efficiency, fuel depot operations, and major motorway status (M50, M1, M9) to predict logistics disruptions 2-4 weeks in advance. Sellers should establish alternative fulfillment routing protocols that automatically shift inventory to UK or continental European centers when Irish fuel costs exceed threshold levels (e.g., 15% above baseline).",[95,100,104,108,113,117,121,125,129,133,137,141,145,149,153,157,161,165,169,173,177,181,185,189,193,196,200,204,208,212,216,220,224,228,232,236,240,244,247,251,255,259,263,267,271,275,279,283,287,291,294,297,301,305,309,313,318,322,326,330,334,338,342,346,350,354],{"id":96,"title":97,"source":98,"logo":65,"time":99},740715,"LIVE road closures as fuel protestors vow to keep going","https://gript.ie/live-road-closures-as-fuel-protestors-vow-to-keep-going/","2D AGO",{"id":101,"title":102,"source":103,"logo":49,"time":99},741725,"Irish police clear blockades as Dublin acts to soften fuel price blow","https://www.reuters.com/world/irish-police-clear-fuel-protesters-central-dublin-after-days-gridlock-2026-04-12/",{"id":105,"title":106,"source":107,"logo":40,"time":99},740799,"Irish Protests Disrupt Roads Despite New Government Fuel Package","https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-13/irish-protests-disrupt-roads-despite-new-government-fuel-package",{"id":109,"title":110,"source":111,"logo":5,"time":112},741724,"Recap: Further 10c cut in excise on petrol, diesel","https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0412/1567775-fuel-protests/","3D AGO",{"id":114,"title":115,"source":116,"logo":52,"time":99},740796,"The Fuel Protests: Blame The Government Not the Protesters","https://internationalviewpoint.org/The-Fuel-Protests-Blame-The-Government-Not-the-Protesters",{"id":118,"title":119,"source":120,"logo":51,"time":99},740795,"'Out of my hands': Fuel protest spokesperson doesn't know when it will end","https://www.newstalk.com/news/fuel-protest-7-2252592",{"id":122,"title":123,"source":124,"logo":5,"time":99},740798,"Offaly TD confirms intention to vote ‘no confidence’ in Government","https://www.offalyindependent.ie/2026/04/13/offaly-td-confirms-intention-to-vote-no-confidence-in-government/",{"id":126,"title":127,"source":128,"logo":56,"time":99},740803,"Irish Government trebles aid to quell anger over rising fuel costs","https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/ireland-facing-weeks-of-crisis-amid-fallout-from-fuel-protests-slz5wstmc",{"id":130,"title":131,"source":132,"logo":14,"time":112},740729,"Cabinet to hold emergency meeting on sixth day of fuel protests","https://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/national/26013867.cabinet-hold-emergency-meeting-sixth-day-fuel-protests/",{"id":134,"title":135,"source":136,"logo":5,"time":99},740806,"Ireland’s Oil Pricing Strategy: Temporary Fuel Savings Amid Potential Geopolitical Price Hikes","https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560605362275",{"id":138,"title":139,"source":140,"logo":33,"time":112},740805,"The internet's bad actors quickly distorted the fuel protests into a narrative divorced from reality","https://www.thejournal.ie/internet-diaries-fuel-protests-distorted-social-media-7007479-Apr2026/",{"id":142,"title":143,"source":144,"logo":27,"time":99},740723,"LIVE: Road blockages continue as Government pledges €505m package to quell fuel protests","https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41826203.html",{"id":146,"title":147,"source":148,"logo":66,"time":99},740800,"Blockades stood down and public transport services resume; excise duty cut further and carbon tax rise delayed in €500m of concessions to fuel protesters","https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/blockades-stood-down-and-public-transport-services-resume-excise-duty-cut-further-and-carbon-tax-rise-delayed-in-500m-of-concessions-to-fuel-protesters/a209263507.html",{"id":150,"title":151,"source":152,"logo":15,"time":99},740722,"Irish government announces tax cuts after fuel cost protests","https://www.cbs19news.com/irish-government-announces-tax-cuts-after-fuel-cost-protests/article_0100e438-33a2-5713-ba54-70d5b17f974e.html",{"id":154,"title":155,"source":156,"logo":68,"time":99},740802,"Sinn Féin accuses Govt of inaction over rising costs","https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0413/1567857-government-fuel/",{"id":158,"title":159,"source":160,"logo":44,"time":112},737493,"BREAKING: Major update on blockade at Foynes Port","https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/breaking-news/2059874/breaking-major-update-on-blockade-at-foynes-port.html",{"id":162,"title":163,"source":164,"logo":23,"time":112},737492,"Police remove fuel protesters from Dublin center as disruption over soaring costs continues","https://www.wral.com/news/ap/4ce1d-police-remove-fuel-protesters-from-dublin-center-as-disruption-over-soaring-costs-continues/",{"id":166,"title":167,"source":168,"logo":36,"time":99},737491,"An estimated 2,500 people march through streets of Castlebar to vent fuel anger","https://www.con-telegraph.ie/2026/04/12/an-estimated-2500-people-march-through-streets-of-castlebar-to-vent-fuel-anger/",{"id":170,"title":171,"source":172,"logo":29,"time":99},737497,"Irish government announces measures to ease fuel crisis after days of protests","https://news.sky.com/story/police-break-up-dublin-fuel-protest-after-days-of-disruption-13530919",{"id":174,"title":175,"source":176,"logo":18,"time":99},739675,"Fuel protests continue nation-wide including action in Letterkenny and Carndonagh","https://highlandradio.com/2026/04/13/fuel-protests-continue-nation-wide-including-action-in-letterkenny-and-carndonagh/",{"id":178,"title":179,"source":180,"logo":24,"time":99},737496,"Irish Government announces 505m euro in fuel-cost measures after protests","https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/26014629.irish-government-announces-505m-euro-fuel-cost-measures-protests/",{"id":182,"title":183,"source":184,"logo":13,"time":99},739674,"‘Time is of the essence - business groups respond to new government fuel supports","https://www.businesspost.ie/companies/time-is-of-the-essence-business-groups-respond-to-new-government-fuel-supports/",{"id":186,"title":187,"source":188,"logo":47,"time":99},737495,"Fuel package: 'Substantial' supports set to be unveiled including direct payments","https://www.msn.com/en-ie/cars/news/fuel-package-substantial-supports-set-to-be-unveiled-including-direct-payments/ar-AA20Hy2l?cvid=69dbe6eb1e384eb1aa375e1289e8b541",{"id":190,"title":191,"source":192,"logo":57,"time":99},737494,"Irish PM announces fuel tax cuts amid days of protests over soaring prices at the pumps","https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ireland-gas-fuel-protest-tax-9.7161046",{"id":194,"title":163,"source":195,"logo":5,"time":112},738106,"https://kdvr.com/news/money/ap-police-remove-fuel-protesters-from-dublin-center-as-disruption-over-soaring-costs-continues/",{"id":197,"title":198,"source":199,"logo":43,"time":112},739679,"Protest over fuel prices planned for Roscommon","https://www.roscommonherald.ie/news/protest-over-fuel-prices-planned-for-roscommon_arid-94189.html",{"id":201,"title":202,"source":203,"logo":39,"time":99},739678,"Restocking service stations around the country could take 10 days","https://businessplus.ie/news/restocking-service-stations/",{"id":205,"title":206,"source":207,"logo":17,"time":99},737499,"Dublin Police Disperse Fuel Price Protest","https://nationaltoday.com/us/ct/new-haven/news/2026/04/12/dublin-police-disperse-fuel-price-protest-amid-surging-costs/",{"id":209,"title":210,"source":211,"logo":45,"time":99},739677,"Further protests planned in Donegal today","https://www.donegaldaily.com/lead-stories/further-protests-planned-donegal-today-629873",{"id":213,"title":214,"source":215,"logo":5,"time":99},739875,"Live: Further fuel protests causing traffic disruption","https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0413/1567885-fuel-protest-ireland/",{"id":217,"title":218,"source":219,"logo":48,"time":99},737498,"Government to cut petrol and diesel by 10c and defer carbon tax increase in €505m package","https://www.thejournal.ie/fuel-package-protests-government-7010619-Apr2026/",{"id":221,"title":222,"source":223,"logo":35,"time":99},739676,"€505m package of government measures to see carbon tax delayed","https://www.msn.com/en-ie/money/other/505m-package-of-government-measures-to-see-carbon-tax-delayed/ar-AA20Kzhg?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds",{"id":225,"title":226,"source":227,"logo":55,"time":99},738109,"Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package","https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/04/12/fuel-protests-government-to-raid-exchequer-surplus-for-505m-support-package/",{"id":229,"title":230,"source":231,"logo":64,"time":99},737613,"Ireland cuts tax on motor fuel as protests grip the country","https://www.politico.eu/article/ireland-dublin-cut-tax-motor-fuel-bid-to-quell-protests/",{"id":233,"title":234,"source":235,"logo":30,"time":112},738108,"Fuel protesters in Dublin ‘ambushed’ in late-night Garda operation, spokesman says","https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/dublin-fuel-protesters-ambushed-in-late-night-garda-operation-spokesman-says-1885792.html",{"id":237,"title":238,"source":239,"logo":70,"time":112},738107,"New fuel supports announced after days of protests","https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0412/1567813-fuel-protests-cabinet/",{"id":241,"title":242,"source":243,"logo":11,"time":99},738906,"Gardaí clear fuel-price protest blockades, restoring road and airport access across Ireland","https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-04-12/ie/garda-clear-fuel-price-protest-blockades-restoring-road-and-airport-access-across-ireland/",{"id":245,"title":218,"source":246,"logo":63,"time":99},738905,"https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/other/government-to-cut-petrol-and-diesel-by-10c-and-defer-carbon-tax-increase-in-505m-package/ar-AA20IgKN?cvid=69dc3d7fd1024293a2e09291ea0e08c3&ocid=winp2fpent",{"id":248,"title":249,"source":250,"logo":46,"time":99},738909,"Longford haulage firm who support protests facing over €100,000 bill in extra fuel costs","https://www.longfordleader.ie/news/local-news/2059938/longford-haulage-firm-who-support-protests-facing-over-100-000-bill-in-extra-fuel-costs.html",{"id":252,"title":253,"source":254,"logo":38,"time":99},738908,"Peaceful lifting of Laois M7 fuel protest in Portlaoise in train following talks with local gardaí","https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/home/2060025/peaceful-lifting-of-laois-m7-fuel-protest-in-portlaoise-in-train-following-talks-with-local-gardai.html",{"id":256,"title":257,"source":258,"logo":61,"time":99},740949,"Irish government faces no confidence vote as fuel protests spark fresh traffic chaos","https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/ireland-fuel-protests-government-no-confidence-vote-b2956486.html",{"id":260,"title":261,"source":262,"logo":32,"time":99},738907,"Irish prime minister announces fuel tax cuts to stop protests over soaring pump prices","https://www.santafenewmexican.com/ap/business/irish-prime-minister-announces-fuel-tax-cuts-to-stop-protests-over-soaring-pump-prices/article_799eb736-98b6-5b0f-91a0-17314cc26ed3.html",{"id":264,"title":265,"source":266,"logo":19,"time":99},739682,"Paul Hosford: Government fights back with €505m spend after social media posts fuel national crisis","https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41826176.html",{"id":268,"title":269,"source":270,"logo":50,"time":99},740792,"Tipperary fuel shortages to ease as M8 reopens amid €505m fuel package announcement","https://www.ireland-live.ie/news/nenagh-live/2060401/tipperary-fuel-shortages-to-ease-as-m8-reopens-amid-505m-fuel-package-announcement.html",{"id":272,"title":273,"source":274,"logo":28,"time":99},739681,"Government to undertake ‘fundamental security review’ after fuel protests","https://www.waterford-news.ie/government-to-undertake-fundamental-security-review-after-fuel-protests_arid-94252.html",{"id":276,"title":277,"source":278,"logo":42,"time":112},739680,"Protesters call off blockade at Whitegate oil refinery","https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-41825861.html",{"id":280,"title":281,"source":282,"logo":25,"time":99},740794,"Travel delays expected amid fuel protests","https://fermanaghherald.com/2026/04/travel-delays-expected-amid-fuel-protests/",{"id":284,"title":285,"source":286,"logo":69,"time":99},740793,"Fuel Protests Cause Traffic Disruption","https://www.todayfm.com/news/fuel-protests-cause-traffic-disruption-2252532",{"id":288,"title":289,"source":290,"logo":31,"time":99},738113,"Dublin fuel protesters ‘ambushed’ in late-night Garda operation, spokesman says","https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-fuel-protesters-ambushed-late-33757189",{"id":292,"title":218,"source":293,"logo":60,"time":99},738112,"https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/government-to-cut-petrol-and-diesel-by-10c-and-defer-carbon-tax-increase-in-505m-package/ar-AA20IgKN?cvid=69dbd989c40d4b26ba46263535e45856&ocid=DELLDHP",{"id":295,"title":261,"source":296,"logo":20,"time":99},738111,"https://apnews.com/article/ireland-fuel-protests-roadblocks-cost-refinery-roads-4ce1d8e318cd04f2a28156cc8c909ea3",{"id":298,"title":299,"source":300,"logo":16,"time":99},739684,"Irish govt set to hold emergency meeting over fuel cost protests | Daily Sabah","https://www.dailysabah.com/business/energy/irish-govt-set-to-hold-emergency-meeting-over-fuel-cost-protests",{"id":302,"title":303,"source":304,"logo":34,"time":112},738110,"Some motorways remain blocked and public transport disrupted due to remaining protests","https://www.thejournal.ie/traffic-transport-update-roads-fuel-protests-sunday-7010380-Apr2026/",{"id":306,"title":307,"source":308,"logo":41,"time":99},739683,"Ireland’s fuel protests point to a deeper malaise","https://unherd.com/newsroom/irelands-fuel-protests-point-to-a-deeper-malaise/",{"id":310,"title":311,"source":312,"logo":21,"time":99},737501,"RECAP: Fuel protests Day 6 as Cork city centre jammed by crowds","https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/live-fuel-day-protests-day-33755762",{"id":314,"title":315,"source":316,"logo":58,"time":317},738117,"GALLERY: Cavan fuel protest in photos","https://www.anglocelt.ie/2026/04/10/gallery-cavan-fuel-protest-in-photos/","4D AGO",{"id":319,"title":320,"source":321,"logo":62,"time":99},737500,"Road closures ongoing but O'Connell Street expected to fully reopen soon - live updates","https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/oconnell-street-locked-down-after-33756209",{"id":323,"title":324,"source":325,"logo":26,"time":112},738116,"Hundreds support peaceful Donegal fuel protest as dual carriageway blocked","https://www.donegaldaily.com/lead-stories/hundreds-support-peaceful-donegal-fuel-protest-as-dual-carriageway-blocked-629795",{"id":327,"title":328,"source":329,"logo":54,"time":112},738115,"Blockades cleared after major garda operations","https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0412/1567756-fuel-protests/",{"id":331,"title":332,"source":333,"logo":37,"time":99},738114,"People across Kerry gather for protest","https://www.radiokerry.ie/news/people-across-kerry-gather-for-protest-479466",{"id":335,"title":336,"source":337,"logo":67,"time":99},737505,"Irish Government Announces Tax Cuts After Fuel Cost Protests","https://www.barrons.com/news/irish-government-announces-tax-cuts-after-fuel-cost-protests-aac73f02",{"id":339,"title":340,"source":341,"logo":53,"time":99},737504,"Protests today in Castlebar and Foxford","https://www.midwestradio.ie/news/protest-today-in-castlebar/",{"id":343,"title":344,"source":345,"logo":12,"time":99},737503,"Where are the fuel protests on Sunday and what impact will they have on schools tomorrow?","https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/04/12/fuel-protests-ireland-impact-irish-schools/",{"id":347,"title":348,"source":349,"logo":10,"time":317},738911,"PICTURES: Fuel protest brings traffic to a standstill in Leitrim town","https://www.leitrimobserver.ie/news/carrick-on-shannon/2058915/pictures-fuel-protest-brings-traffic-to-a-standstill-in-leitrim-town.html",{"id":351,"title":352,"source":353,"logo":59,"time":112},737502,"Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests","https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/revealed-new-poll-shows-what-the-public-really-think-of-fuel-protests/a1300769035.html",{"id":355,"title":356,"source":357,"logo":22,"time":112},738910,"Fuel protesters form blockade at Pluck roundabout","https://donegalnews.com/fuel-protesters-form-blockade-at-pluck-roundabout/","#e0f526ff","#e0f5264d",1776270635401]