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Energy prices tumble on Iran announcement

The country’s foreign minister said Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to traffic.

NEWS 17 April 2026

Energy prices tumble on Iran announcement

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Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

NEWS 15 April 2026

Good fuel package, bad timing

Good fuel package, bad timing

DEALER 15 April 2026

Colm McCarthy: Import prices, like the weather, are just things that happen

Colm McCarthy: Import prices, like the weather, are just things that happen

Colm McCarthy: Import prices, like the weather, are just things that happen

VIEWPOINTS 15 April 2026

Oil and gas prices tumble on the back of Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices tumble on the back of Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices tumble on the back of Iran ceasefire

NEWS 8 April 2026

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Grain Trends: rapeseed heads over €500/t

Grain Trends: rapeseed heads over €500/t

Grain prices remain volatile. Oilseed rape prices are similar, but have climbed higher in recent days due to a number of factors.

MARKETS 4 March 2026

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Slow energy transition leaves Ireland exposed

Crisis shows the country is once again exposed to developments beyond Ireland’s control.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

Green diesel prices climb over three times faster than white

In the past 10 days, green diesel prices have surged by 48% to an average €1.44/litre, following the continued unrest in Iran.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Extreme volatility in energy markets

Extreme volatility in energy markets

Unclear messages from the US administration adds to huge swings in oil prices.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Green diesel up over 40% in one week

Green diesel up over 40% in one week

Pricing shows green diesel trading between €1.27/litre and €1.43/litre - an increase of up to 43% in the space of one week - as result of the US and Israeli attack on Iran.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

Green diesel surges 21c/l in just days

As of Tuesday morning, green diesel prices had surged by over 21c/l to €1.21/litre following the US and Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday, with further rises expected.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Iran conflict is a global mess

Iran conflict is a global mess

Closure of key trade route is driving commodity prices higher and will increase costs for farmers, depending on how long the conflict lasts.

NEWS 4 March 2026

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