A protest against soaring fuel prices has left roughly 600 of Ireland's 1,500 petrol stations without diesel or petrol, as demonstrators — largely from the farming and transport sectors — continue to blockade three major fuel depots, key motorways, and the port of Rosslare. The disruption, now in its fifth day, was sparked by rising fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East and restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. The Irish government says a support package is being finalized and has placed the army on standby to assist police, warning that all stations could run dry by Monday morning if the blockades are not lifted.