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New Customs Charges Impact Irish Online Shopping
Worldirish-independent20d ago

New Customs Charges Impact Irish Online Shopping

Irish consumers are facing increased costs and complexity for online shopping and parcel delivery due to new customs charges. This reflects a global trend towards more trade barriers and tariffs.

Ireland Ranks Highest in EU for Household Electricity Prices
Worldrte-newsthe-journal2mo ago2 sources

Ireland Ranks Highest in EU for Household Electricity Prices

Reports indicate that Ireland currently holds the distinction of having the most expensive household electricity prices across the entire European Union. This places a significant burden on Irish consumers compared to other EU member states.

IEA Signals Oil Reserve Release Amid Iran War; UK Reopens CO2 Plant; Ireland Warns of Inflation
BusinessAPBBCNYT+14Al Jazeeraobservador24urirish-timesla-vanguardiaTimes of Indiaindian-expressndtv+6 more3mo ago17 sources

IEA Signals Oil Reserve Release Amid Iran War; UK Reopens CO2 Plant; Ireland Warns of Inflation

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is ready to release additional oil reserves following Japan's request, signaling further action amid Middle East tensions and the Iran war, which are expected to lead to higher energy and consumer prices. Ireland's Central Bank has warned that a severe energy shock from the Iran war could push inflation above 4% this year, while the UK government plans to invest £100m to restart a Teesside CO2 plant as a contingency measure.