Fuel Prices at Breaking Point | Cork News

Kevin McPartland warns that reintroducing fuel tax cuts, reinstating the NORA levy, and adding a carbon tax hike could spike prices by 35 cents per liter—calling it “absolutely reckless.” He argues fuel is an essential good, not a discretionary purchase, and criticizes the government for reacting to crises with short-term fixes instead of long-term strategy. McPartland urges policymakers to focus on fair revenue, renewable transition, and affordability—especially for those stuck on fossil fuels—while highlighting the irony that biofuel users pay more tax. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab7aab89b8e6f9c0