The organisers of a meeting this evening called in response to the cost-of-living crisis say the Government must "abolish carbon tax across the board".
The meeting was organised by the group involved in fuel protests earlier this year. It took place in the Midlands.
Speaking after this evening's meeting in Moate, one of the organisers, John Dallon, said if that does not happen, it seems people "want to go back to the roads"
Mr Dallon said it is now up to the Government to listen to the people because there is no point coming back when there is people protesting.
He said the Tánaiste Simon Harris had engaged with the organisers in Navan last Friday.
"He sat down and we gave him a document and in that was everything from the cost of living to carbon tax and price of fuel as well all other considerations," he said.
"It's a big ask but the main thing is the carbon tax," he added.
Christoper Duffy, another organiser, said tonight that people are going to wait for the Budget.
"The people are behind us and they're going to wait for the Budget," he said.
However, speaking after the meeting, he said the Government needs to "sharpen their pencil for Budget day and come out with what the people need".
"The Government are going to see everything that was said in there tonight, and they're going to hear the sad stories, and they're going to see how much people are hurting," he said.
"The Government has to act, and they have to stop being so reactive and be more proactive.
"They're on notice that the people are going to be back out on the streets.
"They know what's happening, and there's no point throwing a couple of cents at the people of Ireland in the Budget," he said.
The group said it was holding the meeting in response to the cost-of-living crisis and to discuss the next steps they might take.
Organisers say they will formulate a document based on the concerns raised at the meeting.
Ahead of the meeting, Mr Dallon said there are a lot of people finding it very difficult.
He said the meeting was an opportunity to listen to people's concerns and to see what they are looking for.
"We have 700,000 homes using kerosene and a lot of those people are elderly and have homes that are not retrofitted. We need the carbon tax taken off kerosene."
"There are a lot of other issues as well around farming," he added.
He said: "Ireland has become rip-off Ireland. People are being taxed out of existence."
"That needs to be addressed."
A number of Opposition politicians also addressed the meeting.
Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice, Richard O'Donoghue and Michael Collins were among those to speak.
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín and Sinn Féin Senator Joanne Collins also spoke.
Councillor Gavin Pepper and Councillor Malachy Steenson also addressed the crowd gathered.
Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary party and Longford Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy told the meeting that he was there "to listen".
Outside, hundreds of people watched the meeting on a big screen, as inside the room was packed to capacity.
From the start, the meeting was charged and heated with Mr Duffy telling those gathered that people want action and they want it now.
"If we end up back on them roads, well I'll tell you one thing, we'll be out there for the winter, because there's no way we're going to be bullied like we were the last time," he said.
Two Fine Gael representatives, Deputy Michael Carrigy and Senator Pauric Brady, told those gathered they would listen to concerns, promising supports in the upcoming Budget.
Issues like fuel prices, food prices and mental health were raised, as those gathered were called on to show a united front.
Last April, a series of protests and blockades took place across the country, in response to rising fuel prices.
Earlier this week, the Government indicated cuts to fuel excise duty could be extended beyond November.
However, Tánaiste Simon Harris has insisted the State will not be held to ransom by threats of further action.
Earlier, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government will take a wide range of measures in the upcoming Budget to try to help people with the cost of living amid the energy crisis.
Asked about today's fuel protest meeting, Mr Martin said people do have a right to protest but "equally it has to be done within the right framework, we have to protect jobs, the economy and our ports".
He said the Government has already met with a number of representative organisations and will continue to engage with them.
