'Welcome relief' for Longford consumers grappling with escalating energy costs

Targeted and time-bound measures to deal with rising energy costs 'will come as a welcome relief to so many in Longford'.  

That's the view of Deputy Micheál Carrigy who said that pensioners, carers, and people with disabilities will get increased help with the cost of heating their homes.

Deputy Carrigy stated, “There will be a 20-cent reduction in excise duty on a litre of diesel, 15-cent on a litre of petrol, and a 3-cent cut in excise on a litre of marked gas oil (green diesel) until the end of May.

“We’ll also see the NORA (National Oil Reserves Agency) levy of 2 cent on a litre of petrol, diesel and home heating oil paused for two months.

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“All transport users in Longford, commuters, businesses and farmers, will benefit from these steps. 

“For hauliers there will be an enhanced diesel tax rebate scheme that will be backdated to January to help keep supply chains functioning for Longford and beyond. 

“I’m also glad to see a four-week extension to the fuel allowance, which will see 470,000 households get continued help with their home heating. 

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“All reductions on excise will come into force tonight and the NORA levy will come into effect on April 1, once it has been passed by both the Dáil and Seanad.  

“This package will be a significant help to commuters, families, businesses, and hauliers in Longford.”