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Closure of Whitegate refinery could cost Clare oil consumers thousands.

Clare oil consumers could be facing a a major hike in prices if one of the region’s main refineries is closed and not reopened as an oil importation terminal.

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Its one of the findings of a new report on oil refining requirements for Ireland which says householders and businesses in Munster could face increased costs of nearly 10 million a year if the Whitegate facility in Cork shuts.

Th report went on to state that if it closed then much of Clare Limerick Tipperary Waterford Kerry and Cork 
would become dependent on a single supply through Foynes and the increased cost of servicing Munster through the Shannon facility would be €9.5m a year.

 

 

 

 

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