Convoys of trucks, buses, and cars have gathered in Dublin.
Farmers, hauliers and contractors blocking roads around the country are vowing to continue their protest.
They’re calling on the Government to abolish the carbon tax and to follow in Spain’s footsteps by capping the price of fuel.
O’Connell Street in Dublin remains at a standstill this evening, while tractors and lorries continue to block main roads in Cork, Galway, Limerick and many regional towns.
One of the organisers, agri contractor James Geoghegan from Tyrellspass, says the whole economy is facing a serious decline:
Gardai say they're not in a position to "provide accurate or detailed advice to the general public" regarding this morning's protests.
Officials say they've had "limited interaction with some persons involved in publishing information about these convoys."
Motorists are asked to watch for Garda press releases and information updates on Garda social channels.
Garda Press says the force will "facilitate peaceful protest" but must also "balance and protect the rights of individuals to travel freely."
The Tanaiste is being urged to come and examine the impact of rising fuel prices in the Midlands.
Convoys have been gathering this morning across the country en route to Dublin.
A significant demonstration is causing delays on the Tullamore Bypass on the N52.
Country Music star Robert Mizzell from Mullingar is taking part in that protest and says Simon Harris needs to listen to people properly:
Tullamore Construction worker Brendan Kelly is also demonstrating on the N52.
He says fuel prices are driving up business costs:
The President of the Irish Road Haulage Association says members of the transport community can't afford continuous price increases.
Demonstrations are taking place across the country today, as convoys have gathered to protest against fuel price increases.
The IRHA is not involved in today's protest, but is working with the government to try and find solutions to help its members make a sustainable living.
IRHA President, Laois' Ger Hyland says government taxes isn't helping their situation:
Midlands Motorists are being warned of major disruption as protestors hit the roads for Dublin this morning, over rising fuel costs.
'The People of Ireland Against Fuel Prices' group says thousands of trucks, buses and cars will eventually merge into one large convoy heading into O'Connell Street at around 11am.
Extreme delays are being reported on the N52 around Tullamore, while convoys are expected on the M7 and the N4 as well.
Aontu leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibin says everyone's affected by rising energy prices and today's protest is about removing carbon tax, and further reducing excise duty on fuel:
Reporter Josh Crosbie, says a convoy set off from the M7 just before 8am:
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