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25 Mar 2026
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Senior Roads Engineer James Murray says the council will also need help if problems in the oil market continue.
If petrol and diesel prices continue their upward climb, Local Authorities will urgently need a lifeline from the government.
Tipperary County Council relies on a fleet of 260 vehicles and machines, burning through more than 800,000 litres of fuel annually. Soaring prices are already squeezing their budget.
READ ALSO: Seamus Healy calls for more Garda in South Tipperary highlighting public safety
The Cabinet is expected to discuss a support package for the haulage industry today.
Senior Roads Engineer James Murray says the council will also need help if problems in the oil market continue.
If fuel prices remain elevated, Tipperary County Council could be facing an extra €320,000 bill this year.
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