Protests erupt in Ireland over high fuel costs caused by war in Iran

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Protests have erupted across Ireland in recent days over the surge in fuel prices driven by the war in Iran, with demonstrators blocking key oil infrastructure and major roads.

The price of diesel has risen to around 71 cents, and petrol has gone up by about 35 cents since the start of the war.

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