Fuel protests in Ireland risk critical shortages as blockades persist

Fuel protests in Ireland have escalated into a fourth day, causing widespread disruption and threatening critical shortages across the country. Slow-moving convoys and blockades at fuel depots—including those supplying half of Ireland's needs—are paralyzing key supply chains, with over 100 gas stations already out of fuel. Protesters have vowed to maintain the pressure until the government engages directly with their demands for further action on soaring gas and diesel prices driven by global oi