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Friday, 3 April 2026 15:29

Price of oil continues to be high due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Hauliers are warning the benefits of recent measures introduced to deal with high fuel prices have already been eroded.

Representatives met with the Transport Minister this morning to discuss providing additional supports to the sector.

The international price of oil remains high as war in the Middle East continues.

President of the Irish Road Haulage Association, Laois man Ger Hyland says today's meeting is the first step in an ongoing process:

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