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European Protests Erupt Over Soaring Fuel Prices

4/17/2026

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  • European policymakers face backlash over rising fuel prices that have surged due to the Gulf war.
  • Ireland's Defence Minister Helen McEntee said the army is involved in managing protests that have blocked roads and fuel depots.
  • The protests reveal policymakers' struggle to balance subsidies and demand adjustments amid broad European frustration with energy costs.