Simon Harris has said the current energy crisis is “the worst the world has ever seen” amid soaring fuel prices בעקבות the US-Israeli war on Iran, reports RTE.
Diesel and petrol prices have surged significantly despite recent Government measures such as excise duty cuts, reports RTE.
Prices have now reached around €1.70 per litre for diesel and approximately €2 per litre for petrol, with some areas experiencing even higher costs.
He said it is essential that the Government continues working intensively with national and international partners to manage the situation, reports RTE.
Mr Harris described the meeting as an important opportunity to assess Ireland’s energy position.
“It’s really important opportunity for us to be briefed and take stock on where we are at from an energy supply, energy security point-of-view”, reports RTE.
He added that households and businesses should be advised on conserving energy.
“It is a very different crisis in the summer months than it can be in the winter months.
“So, obviously, we hope to see this war end. It is true to say there is an economic challenge no matter what happens.
“The economic challenge is easier to manage if the war comes to an end,”, reports RTE.
Mr Harris acknowledged that no government can fully absorb the economic impact of the crisis.
“But the Irish Government is well placed to assist our citizens,
“We stand ready to consider further measures in the time ahead.
“But I have got to be honest with people, we have to prepare, not just for the days ahead, but for the months ahead, for the year ahead,”, reports RTE.
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