Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads

爱尔兰道路因燃料抗议活动造成混乱

World Business Report

2026-04-10

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The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world. In Ireland farmers and lorry drivers have been protesting high fuel costs. Plus, we hear from the owner of a hospitality business in the Middle East. And South Korean boyband BTS are back on tour.
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