Fuel pumps at supermarket forecourts in Northern Ireland closed over parts of the weekend, including locations in Dungannon and Belfast. Sainsbury's reported several pumps still closed across the region, with restocking expected later this week. A Tesco forecourt in Belfast reopened after supply issues.

Industry groups Fuels Industry UK and the Petrol Retailers Association stated supply flows normally, with no need to alter buying habits. Asda executive chairman Allan Leighton noted higher demand outstripping supply at some sites, expecting resolution with next deliveries.

Average petrol price reached 144.6p per litre last week, up 19.8p since late February, per Consumer Council for Northern Ireland data. Diesel averaged 169.7p per litre, up 37.1p over the same period. Prices ranged from 143p to 154.9p for petrol and 169.9p to 189.9p for diesel on Monday.

Consumer Council transport head Michelle Kelly stated no evidence of supply issues exists province-wide. She attributed closures to increased demand at stations with below-average prices.

Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong called for a substantial cut in fuel duty, noting a large portion of pump costs consists of tax including 52.95p per litre duty and 20% VAT. She highlighted impacts on working families and businesses in Fermanagh South Tyrone.

A planned reversal of a 5p temporary duty reduction starts in September. DUP leader Gavin Robinson urged reducing fuel duty and VAT on home heating oil alongside reviewing green taxes.