European shares advance as robust earnings offset concerns over Middle East
Brent crude oil prices hold above the $110 a barrel mark
Energy Crisis
Irish EU presidency offers strong opportunity to re-energise relationship with UK
Close partnership is of benefit to all parties concerned
How does a politician conclude a big truck needs three times more public money than a pensioner?
We have a political economy in which the only currency is the decibel
Ireland should ‘examine seriously’ nuclear power option, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin cites advances in technology and over-reliance on imported fossil fuels as factors for looking at nuclear power
World stocks gain as oil prices climb amid new Gulf proposals
Week ahead packed with earnings and economic data
Trump brought back down to earth by Iran war fallout
Signs that president is losing the support of voters in advance of November's midterm elections
Ireland’s moment of truth in the energy crisis is fast approaching
Whether to spend big to ease rising household electricity and gas bills is Government’s next big test
Prepay Power price hike likely to be only the start
Wave of price hikes seems inevitable, given jump in oil prices
Oil market one month from crunch point as global stockpiles dwindle
Traders warn of further jump in prices and ‘huge pain’ as economies cut consumption
Exxon and Chevron defy Trump pressure to boost oil production
US supermajors stick to prewar strategies despite White House plea for more drilling to curb soaring petrol prices
Panda Waste set to introduce monthly ‘fuel surcharge’ of 97 cent
Move could presage similar charges across the economy
Fair play to the fuel protesters but what about the rest of us?
I can’t afford a €200,000-plus state-of-the-art tractor
Ireland needs to scale up its vision for offshore wind
The State is still thinking too small about the scale of the opportunity
Ukraine and Iran use economics to battle military superpowers
If we’re living in a new Darwinian age, the big powers are not having it all their own way
Aer Lingus flight cancellations: I was not even asked if changed flight date would suit me
After my flight was changed, I quailed at the prospect of entering the labyrinth of bureaucracy involved in any unusual contact with most companies these days
Ireland relies on imports for 80% of energy needs, the fourth-highest rate in EU
Construction is the Republic’s most environmentally extractive industry, says CSO
McDonald accuses Government of allocating ‘sweet feck all’ to households in electricity arrears
Sinn Féin leader tells Dáil number of households affected ‘has shot up again’, with 316,838 behind in February
Inflation data likely to be welcomed in Government buildings, but trouble lies ahead
Pace of price increases depends hugely on whether Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Fuel protests: what next for the farmers?
In an IT Explains video, Caroline O’Doherty examines the future implications for the farming sector in the wake of the fuel protests.
Value of fuel sales jumps 7.7% in March as energy price inflation hits
Retail sales volumes up 1.6% over 12 months, says CSO
Irish inflation remains at 3.6% in April despite soaring energy prices
Energy prices are estimated to have climbed by 15.5% over the year and by 2.6% in the month
We must radically reduce dependence on the private car
Leaders must convey the harsh reality to the population
Taoiseach rejects call for mini-budget as Sinn Féin calls for USC cut and energy credits
Labour claims Government playing ‘whack-a-mole’ with ad hoc measures in response to political pressure
Irish wholesale electricity prices climb 19% in March, new CSO figures show
Energy price levels remain slightly lower than 2025 but Iran war expected to accelerate inflation
Energy price rises will squeeze incomes but won’t trigger recession, says Bank of Ireland
Lender slashes growth forecast for the Irish economy as conflict enters third month
Energy crisis: Simon Harris floats one-off payments for heat pumps and efficient cars
Tánaiste doubles down on transition from fossil fuels despite pressure over carbon tax
How to demine the Strait of Hormuz? It is not easy
Clearing mines from Gulf waterway will take weeks even if the US navy gets help from Europe
Stocks dip as investors worry about growth and inflation
Markets remain on edge as crude oil prices stay above $100 a barrel
Irish soil can take us closer to energy sovereignty
Supply vulnerabilities should be treated as a stark warning
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz ahead of possible new peace talks
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill journalist and wound photographer as rescue efforts hampered
Ireland considers designating private offshore wind facilities as critical infrastructure
Jack Chambers tells Oireachtas committee engagement on this issue is under way within Government
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