{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a759ef22578a0c7e240f9cc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pressure Mounts on Government Over Planned Fuel Tax Increase - 07/08/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1786091538922-c3005da8-d5f3-4f41-9dde-0e88faf23bba.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Government is facing renewed calls to postpone the planned reintroduction of full excise duties on fuel, amid concerns the move could place an even greater financial burden on motorists and businesses already dealing with high transport costs.</p><p><br></p><p>The temporary excise reductions were introduced to help offset soaring energy prices, but the final phase of their reversal is due to take effect from September. Critics argue the timing is wrong, given continued instability in global oil markets.</p><p><br></p><p>The national average price of diesel is currently around €1.90 per litre, but there are warnings it could rise to as much as €2.20 per litre once the higher excise rates are restored.</p><p><br></p><p>Independent motoring expert with Carzone, Conor Faughnan, believes the Government should delay the increase, citing the ongoing conflict in Iran and the uncertainty it continues to create for international fuel prices.</p><p><br></p><p>Conor joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}