Fuel Protests Paralyze Ireland as Blockades Strain Supply Chains

Widespread fuel-price protests have thrown Ireland into disarray, triggering severe disruptions to transportation and supply chains. Demonstrators, including hauliers and farmers, have blockaded motorways, ports, and a refinery, pushing the country to the brink of fuel shortages. By Friday, over 100 fuel stations had run dry, and officials warned the number could quintuple in the coming days. The Irish government has placed the army on standby to clear roadblocks, escalating tensions as proteste