Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRebecca ThomasSunday 12 April 2026 17:01 BSTIrish fuel protests: People walk along motorway towards Dublin Airport as fuel protests continueFarmers in England are reportedly planning fuel protests due to soaring diesel prices, which have reached £2 per litre.The significant increase in fuel costs is linked to the US, Israel and Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane.UK farming organisations are scheduled to meet next week to discuss potential nationwide demonstrations, following similar protests already occurring in Ireland.The National Farmers Union (NFU) has stated it does not support protests that could inconvenience the public or disrupt supply chains, despite acknowledging the economic pressure on farmers.Peace talks between the US and Iran failed to produce a deal, indicating that fuel prices could continue to rise.In fullWarnings of UK fuel protests as Iran war sends price of diesel to £2 a litreThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in