Home heating oil has rocketed in price in recent days with some Donegal suppliers now charging up to €1,000 for a 1,000 tank.
A quick price analysis shows prices vary between €960 and €1,000 this morning.
Donegal TD, Deputy Pearse Doherty has said government policy has made home heating oil unaffordable without giving people any alternative.
Responding to reports that the cost of home heating oil has increased by €80, the Donegal TD said there is a real danger of a winter hardship crisis if the government doesn’t wake up to the situation and act.
Deputy Doherty said “Nearly a million households rely on home heating oil to heat their homes. That is the only option for many people particularly in rural Ireland.
“Reckless government policy has made oil unaffordable without giving people any alternative. People are facing real hardship this winter unless the government comes to its senses.
“The government, backed by independents, plans to increase the cost of a tank of oil by €150 in the coming years.
“Carbon taxes already make up €220 of the cost and they plan to add another €150. This is a betrayal of many rural voters and independent voters.
“Sinn Féin have called for all future carbon tax increases to be scrapped. Solid fuel, home heating oil and gas are all too expensive.
“The government should urgently reintroduce the €450 euro in energy credits as a way of supporting every household regardless of the energy sources they use for heating.
“Government need to recognise the pressures people are under this winter and end the rip-off off and get prices under control”
Government slammed as home heating oil reaches €1,000 a fill in Donegal was last modified: November 25th, 2025 by Staff Writer