Minister urges public to report breaches of competition or consumer law to watchdog
‘Price gouging’ energy companies warned by Taoiseach
Oil distributors, retailers and wholesalers have been accused of taking advantage of the crisis in the Middle East to price gouge Irish consumers, farmers and businesses.
Home-heating oil prices have now shot up by €500 for 1,000 litres since last week, with petrol and diesel also surging at the pumps.
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