Gript Media Podcasts The St Patrick's Day Wallet Massacre
Mar 13, 2026
A packed show about a personal home heating oil crisis and soaring fuel prices. They debate taxes, price-stabiliser ideas and global supply risks. Immigration cases and employer checks spark a wider discussion on illegal stays and enforcement. Campus sexual assault coverage and media failings come under scrutiny. Cultural flashpoints include a zoo drag promo and a St. Patrick’s Day parade poster controversy.
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Host's Personal Heating Oil Shock
- John McGurk ran out of home heating oil and called his supplier who advised not to buy if possible.
- He ordered 200 litres at about €400, roughly double the price from a few weeks earlier, illustrating the acute local impact of rising fuel costs.
Fuel Prices Driven By Tax Policy
- John McGurk argues most of fuel price in Ireland is tax and suspending duties would rapidly reduce pump prices.
- He suggests temporarily cutting fuel duties by 50% or a stabiliser tying tax to global oil prices for consumer certainty.
Introduce A Fuel Price Stabiliser
- Introduce a fuel price stabiliser by adjusting tax so pump prices stay predictable for households.
- John recommends fixing pump price (e.g., €1.70/litre) and vary tax receipts to smooth consumer shocks during volatility.