First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly wrote to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer requesting a package of measures to address rising fuel and energy costs in Northern Ireland. They called for fuel duty reductions, targeted aid for hauliers, farmers and small businesses, and broader cost-of-living support.

Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes, representing Newry and Armagh, joined other Sinn Féin MPs in supporting a letter to the prime minister seeking a temporary cut in fuel prices. Hughes said the prime minister must provide urgent support for families, households and businesses facing pressure from higher costs.

Ulster Farmers' Union president William Irvine met political parties at Stormont on Monday to request financial help for farmers dealing with increased fuel, energy and fertiliser expenses. Irvine planned to travel to Westminster to press the case with government officials.

DUP leader Gavin Robinson stated that DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons intends to propose distribution of a £17 million UK government home heating oil fund to the Stormont Executive later this week. Robinson said Lyons seeks additional executive funding to expand the support.

O'Neill affirmed that her party would back Lyons' proposals to deliver the £17 million to those in need. She said the executive lacks key fiscal powers such as fuel duty adjustments, which rest with Westminster.

Alliance deputy leader Eoin Tennyson said both Stormont and Westminster must cooperate, noting Stormont's limited authority over VAT and fuel duty. SDLP leader Claire Hanna urged the executive to use its available resources, including public transport fare reductions and rural fuel duty relief.