Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

In the past year, we have seen petrol and diesel prices skyrocket. People are seeing that very clearly. I am sure the Minister of State sees it himself as he passes the petrol pump stations. In my village, we see petrol prices of €2.25. We are told that diesel prices will rise very soon. We all wish that every household and community had excellent public transport but that is not the case. Will the Government take further measures to reduce the price of fuel at the pump by reducing the rate of excise charge, providing an immediate reduction in the price of petrol and diesel, given the astronomical prices people are faced with today?

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