IRHA Makes Sustainable Fuel Number One Budget Priority

IRHA President Ger Hyland says it would make the fuel more affordable for hauliers.

The Irish Road Haulage Association wants to see the government support their transition to going green.

President of the IRHA, Rosenallis's Ger Hyland wants the State to subsidise the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil for hauliers so his members can afford to make the transition to the fuel source.

It's their number one priority ahead of Budget 2026.

The association says HVO is currently running 20% per litre more expensive than diesel. 

The Laois man says the fuel can support a pathway to achieve a 90% reduction in CO2: 

The Irish Road Haulage Assocation wants to see an end to toll charges on the M50 for its members.

The IRHA says the measure is one of four crucial policies the government needs to provide for the survival of the haulage industry.

IRHA President, Rosenallis' Ger Hyland, says that the M50 toll should be free to licensed hauliers.

Our Budget 2026 coverage is with thanks to Milne O'Dwyer in Tullamore.

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