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Local reaction to increase in fuel prices

Mar 9, 2026 14:59
By News Northern Sound
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Local reaction to increase in fuel prices

He explained how he was quoted €970 for 1,000 litres of home heating oil on February 27th

A local man has been reacting to increases in fuel prices.

As the conflict in the Middle East moves into a second week, financial pain is being felt locally.

Gerry, a Cavan man, has been sharing his experience of witnessing the price hike.

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He explained how he was quoted €970 for 1,000 litres of home heating oil on February 27th.

By midweek, he was told he could only receive 300 litres, and would have to pay €420 for it.

The nearly 86 year old described the whole situation described it as "being fleeced"

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Speaking on the Joe Finnegan show this morning, he outlined the his experience.

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