Fuel Shortages Hit County Limerick Amid Protests

Service stations in parts of County Limerick have run out of fuel on April 9, 2026, amid ongoing fuel crisis protests.

The Limerick Leader reports that the Applegreen station at Coolanoran in Newcastle West is among the facilities affected by the shortage.

The shortages coincide with the start of the third day of fuel protests on April 9, 2026, which are expected to cause further disruption for motorists in the region.

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Armoured vehicles associated with Motoring Defence Forces have been sighted on the streets of Limerick, specifically in Ballyneety.

According to reporting from The Sun, the crisis has extended beyond Limerick, with major queues forming at multiple filling stations across Ireland. The report indicates that panic buying of fuel has begun, and multiple forecourts in Munster have been impacted by the shortages and blockades.

Reports from April 8, 2026, indicate that congestion occurred at an Applegreen station in Mountrath after a nearby station ran out of fuel, leading staff to inform motorists that they were unable to provide further supply.