Fuel in Italy, tax cuts expire: diesel prices rise as hauliers threaten strikes
Haulage groups warn of strike action as ministers and refiners discuss targeted relief and price caps for more than 11,000 stations.
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The increase in excise duties had been taken into account... that this would also raise the fuel prices decided by the oil companies... but when yesterday morning...
The last in a long series of measures to cut duties on diesel, which Premier Giorgia Meloni's government had brought in to help people and businesses cope with soaring fuel prices, elapsed on Tuesday. (ANSA)
"The price increases on diesel oil, inflation and tax pressure: interview with Stefano Patuanelli" by Sonia Martina with Stefano Patuanelli (senator, 5 Star Movement (parliamentary group)). The interview was recorded Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 17:13. The audio recording lasts 9 minutes.
ROM. In Italy, individual mineral companies want to maintain their own price limits with the expiry of government rebates on diesel. Previously, there were nationwide protests by farmers and fishermen against the high fuel prices.
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