DPD says it will temporarily suspend its services in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday 11 April 2026 because of fuel protests (Irish Mirror).
At a glance
- What changes
- DPD temporarily suspends services
- From
- Saturday 11 April 2026
- Who it affects
- DPD customers in the Republic of Ireland
- Other carriers
- An Post warns of disruption. UPS reports some delays.
On this page
DPD announces a temporary suspension
If you are waiting for a DPD parcel, allow for possible disruption.
Fuel blockades caused road closures around Dublin and in Cork and Limerick.
An Post says its fleet partly offsets the problems
An Post pointed to significant delays on parts of the road network. It said some disruption to services was possible in affected areas (The Journal).
The company said its problems were partly offset because more than 50% of its mail delivery fleet are electric vehicles. It also said some 96% of its truck fleet runs on hydrotreated vegetable oil and that it holds stocks at five operational sites.
UPS reports delays in some areas
UPS said it was experiencing limited disruption and delivery delays in some areas. If your parcel is travelling with UPS, allow for possible delays when organising anything that depends on receiving it.
Questions
When is DPD suspending its services in Ireland?
DPD said it would temporarily suspend its services in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday 11 April 2026 because of fuel protests.
Has An Post warned of disruption?
An Post reported significant road delays and said some disruption was possible in affected areas. It said that more than 50% of its mail delivery fleet are electric vehicles, partly offsetting the problems.
Are UPS parcels delayed in Ireland?
UPS reported limited disruption and delivery delays in some areas.
Sources
- Irish Mirror: DPD announces 'temporary' suspension of deliveries due to ongoing protests, read 10 April 2026
- The Journal: Parcel delivery firm DPD temporarily suspending Irish services tomorrow due to fuel protest, read 10 April 2026
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