Delaying Excise Increase on Fuels at the Pumps – August 24th, 2026

Enterprise Minister Peter Burke has warned that fuel excises duty cuts can’t go on forever. The Government has decided it will delay the increase due to take place next month. It’ll soon be six months since the US and Israel launched its war on Iran and there’s no end in sight. It’s this conflict that triggered the huge rise in oil prices. Jerry spoke to Children’s Minister Norma Foley about the excise cuts decision and how it may impact spending and tax cuts in October’s budget. The Dáil has been called back from the summer recess to sit this Friday so that the planned excise fuel increases can be postponed.