Fuel tax relief extended to September as government raises support package

The government will extend reduced fuel excise duties until September 17 at an estimated cost of €15.5 million after agreeing to prolong the measure beyond its original August deadline.

As announced by the finance ministry on Friday, the decision follows a request from most parliamentary parties during Thursday’s House session, allowing the measure to remain in force until parliament resumes after the summer recess and reassesses market conditions....