Further calls for fuel excise hikes to be scrapped

There are further calls for excise fuel hikes to be scrapped to help people deal with the cost of living crisis.

The cost of petrol and diesel rose by 4 and 3 cent a litre this month with a further increase planned for August.

The tax take from fuel was just under 3.8 billion euro last year despite cuts to excise duties.

Independent TD for Sligo Leitrim Marian Harkin says petrol stations in the border region will be hit particularly hard by these hikes.