CIF response to fuel crisis
Global oil price shocks
The construction industry is facing a period of acute volatility as the Irish economy continues to feel the effects of global oil price shocks linked to the conflict involving Iran and its wider repercussions. These pressures are having a direct and significant impact on construction costs across the sector.
In response, the CIF has been actively assessing the scale of the impact on our industry and advocating for Government to take action to control the costs of construction during this highly volatile period.
The CIF has called for an immediate end to the fuel blockade and for urgent Government action to mitigate the cost burden of the fuel crisis on our members.
Our latest responses and press statement are set out below. We remain fully committed to representing your interests and ensuring that the challenges facing the construction industry are clearly understood and prioritised. We are engaging with Government to ensure that the construction industry’s challenges are fully understood and will keep you informed of developments.
CIF responses
Friday 10th April
The CIF is calling for an immediate end to the ongoing fuel blockade and for Government action to alleviate the pressures the fuel crisis is placing on the construction sector.
As a result, the CIF issued a special circular to all members “CIF Response to Continuing Impact of Oil Price Shocks on the Construction Industry”, and press release to the media.
CIF Response to Continuing Impact of Oil Price Shocks on the Construction Industry 10th April 2026
CIF calls for end to fuel blockade and urgent Government action to reduce the cost impact of the fuel crisis
Tuesday 14th April
Update on Government Fuel Measures and Impact on Construction Costs
Ongoing
The CIF continues to actively advocate on behalf of the construction sector and keep members informed as the fuel crisis evolves. The CIF is engaging with Government and stakeholders to highlight the ongoing risks posed by fuel supply disruption and escalating costs, particularly the impact on site operations, supply chains and the delivery of housing and critical infrastructure.
Radio interviews
Highland Radio – Business Matters, Justin Molloy – 05.04
Discussion with Justin Molloy, Regional Director, about the impact of increasing fuel prices on the construction industry.
Galway Bay FM – Galway Talks, Justin Molloy – 13.04
Justin Molloy, Regional Director, talks on Galway Bay FM – Galway Talks about the construction sector, saying that the fuel cuts do not go far enough.
RTE Morning Ireland, Andrew Brownlee – 14.04
Andrew Brownlee, CIF Chief Executive Officer, on RTÉ Morning Ireland discussing rising fuel prices causing increases in construction costs across Ireland.
LMFM, Meabh Smith – 14.04
Listen back to LMFM Radio’s discussion with Meabh Smith, CIF Communications Director, talk about the pressure the construction sector is under from the fuel crisis.