How have fuel costs affected you?
Summary
Andrea Gilligan discusses the sharp rise in fuel prices, noting home heating oil costs have surged 75% in a year due to Middle East conflicts. Reporter Barbara Holmes details significant price variations across Ireland, while guests share personal struggles with heating bills and coal costs. A childcare provider highlights rising operational expenses, and a truck driver criticizes the tax burden on haulage. The segment also covers a Limerick shop owner’s report of customers cutting back on driving, with all eyes on the upcoming budget for potential relief measures.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Fuel prices and home heating oil
Data on 75% rise in heating oil costs
Regional price comparison for 1000L tanks
Listener texts on diesel and kerosene costs
Kevin: Coal price hikes vs fuel allowance
Hard choices: Food vs heating for families
Ollie Sheehan: Impact on childcare providers
Listener updates on oil and pension issues
James: Truck driver perspective on fuel tax
General inflation: Potatoes and Coca-Cola
Shane Gleeson: Retailer view on pump prices
Retail margins and global fuel price context
Listener suggestion: Switching to EVs
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