Unwinding fuel supports would be “political madness”, the president of the Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has said.
In April, the Government increased temporary fuel excise cuts to 32c on a litre of diesel and 27c for petrol.
However, those reductions are due to be unwound on a phased basis between September and December.
Ministers have repeatedly said they are keeping the situation under review.
New figures from AA Ireland show the average cost of a litre of diesel has risen by 19 cent to €1.92 in the past month, with petrol rising by 9c per litre to €1.84 over the same period.
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, IRHA President Ger Hyland said there would not be further fuel protests this autumn, as long as Government continues its “working relationship” with the association.
“As an association, we’re negotiating with the Government on an ongoing basis,” he said.
Mr Hyland said he believed it would be an act of “political madness” to unwind the fuel supports, especially next month.
“You’ll have kids going back to school, you’ll have a host of extra costs coming in on top of families, when they’re starting to buy fuel for the winter and whatever else,” he said.
My Hyland said the IRHA will remain negotiating with the Government while a route exists to support the haulage industry.
“While we see a reason to deal with Government and talk with Government, we won’t be protesting,” he said.
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