Paul McGrath (Westmeath, Fine Gael)

I welcome any move that will reduce the cost of home heating oil. Kerosene is also more environmentally friendly than other home heating fuels. I would like the Taoiseach to clarify a number of issues. With regard to the reductions, which are effective from tonight, were oil companies surveyed over the past week or two to ascertain what prices are being charged and to ensure this reduction will be passed on to the customer? These major oil companies could easily absorb the reductions. By how much will the price of kerosene reduce?

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