Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.
The Hong Kong government must ensure its massive HK$1.8 billion (US$229.8 million) subsidy for diesel to mitigate record-high oil prices for the transport sector is not exploited by fuel companies through discount manipulations, an industry leader and a lawmaker have cautioned. Their warnings came shortly after authorities announced a two-month, HK$3-per-litre (38 US cents) diesel relief measure on Thursday to cushion the impact on transport companies amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, with...