Event Brief
Ireland reopens refinery after fuel protest blockade
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 2:01 AM ET
Summary: Authorities used force to clear a blockade at Ireland's only refinery, resolving fuel shortages caused by protests over petrol prices.
WHO: Irish authorities
WHAT: cleared blockade at refinery
WHEN: Apr 12, 2026 at 1:56 AM ET
WHERE: Ireland
WHY: Protests over petrol prices led to fuel shortages threatening emergency services.
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