The Chief Executive of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) has warned it will take "quite some time" before fuel supplies return to normal levels. Vincent Jennings, who represents over 1,500 retailers including 300 filling stations, made the comments in an interview with RTΓ's Morning Ireland on April 13, 2026.
Jennings cited ongoing logistical challenges and supply chain pressures as the primary reasons for the continued disruption. He stated that while efforts are being made to replenish stocks, the process is slower than anticipated, affecting forecourts nationwide.
The association is urging the public to avoid panic buying, which it says exacerbates the situation. Officials from the Department of Enterprise are monitoring the supply issues and are in contact with fuel distributors and retailers to facilitate a resolution.
