Over the past two weeks, FTA Ireland members have reported significant and unexplained price rises not only in diesel, but also in in the price of tyres, AdBlue, HVO and Bio-CNG – products that are sourced locally or within the EU.

Writing on it LinkedIn.com page FTA Ireland says these increases are hitting an industry already operating on tight margins and feeding directly into broader inflationary pressures, including food inflation.

Importantly, operators who invested early in lower carbon fuels, fully aligned with Ireland’s climate ambitions, are now being penalised by volatility in the very products designed to support decarbonisation.

FTA Ireland has formally written to Government outlining a series of targeted, temporary measures, for consideration in their “appropriate interventions” to stabilise the sector during this period of exceptional disruption, including:

• Short term relief on fuel related costs for tax compliant hauliers and own account operators
• A rapid review of unwarranted price increases in tyres, AdBlue, HVO and Bio- CNG
• Temporary toll relief or a reimbursement scheme for essential freight services
• Support for Ireland’s renewable gas sector to safeguard investment confidence and maintain momentum toward national climate goals

FTA Ireland says these measures are practical, time bound and aligned with Ireland’s economic, social and environmental priorities.

The Association says it is ready to work with Government to ensure that operators, and businesses who depend on them are supported through this challenging period.