An Independent Wexford TD's accusing the government of piling unnecessary costs on people with its proposed carbon budget.
The new measures are expected to be announced next month as it seeks to address climate change.
It's expected the cost of petrol and diesel will increase significantly.
Wexford Deputy Verona Murphy says the additional costs on top of recent increases will be too much for struggling businesses and families:
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