Surging Oil Prices Having An Impact On Farmers And Transport In Clare

Oil prices have been rising sharply in recent weeks as conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supplies. The knock-on effects are now being felt much closer to home. Farmers are facing rising green diesel costs just as the silage season approaches, while coach operators say soaring fuel prices could significantly increase their annual running costs and put pressure on tourism and passenger services. Alan Morrissey spoke with Clare ICSA representative, Cratloe’s Eddie Punch, as well as Brian Farrell of Burren Coaches to get a sense of how the transport sector is viewing all of this. Photo (c) Petra Malaeru Images via Canva