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'No guarantee of support' amid fuel crisis

16 minutes | Wednesday, 1 April 2026

The chief minister says there's 'no guarantee there'll be any support' from government amid the ongoing fuel crisis.The cost of petrol, diesel and home heating oil has shot up as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Alfred Cannan confirmed government is following a number of key principles, including weekly meetings, establishing an industry monitoring body and protecting the supply of fuel to the Island.However, speaking on Manx Radio, he wouldn't commit to providing any help to people struggling with the increases:

'No guarantee of support' amid fuel crisis
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