Energy Crisis
Government to be given powers over fuel distribution under emergency legislation
Law would only be used in the event of serious oil supply shock which would result in shortages of liquid fuels in Ireland
The government will be given sweeping powers to take over the fuel distribution system in the event of an emergency as part of new legislation to be published this autumn, the Business Post can reveal.
The Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2022 will include emergency planning for oil shortages on a statutory basis by giving the Minister for Environment powers to control the use and sale of fuel, establishing ...
