Fuel in Italy, tax cuts expire: diesel prices rise as hauliers threaten strikes
With tax breaks expiring and delay to the variable excise decree, diesel prices climb. Hauliers warn of a strike as the government summons oil firms with initial price caps.
Diesel fuel prices in Italy have increased by €0.61 per litre, effective Tuesday, as the latest tax break on fuel expires. The mobile excise duties mechanism, which was expected to activate, remains on hold until a ministerial decree is published. This marks the first time since last March that fuel tax cuts have disappeared completely.
The diesel excise rate is returning to its regular level, which is the final step in a reduction process that began on September 26 when the discount was halved. Road haulage operators, represented by Assotir, have expressed concern over the cost of diesel, warning of potential strikes if the issue is not resolved. The government has summoned major refining operators and private fuel companies to discuss increasing domestic production and implementing temporary price caps on diesel and petrol.
However, the overall situation remains uncertain, with concerns about the impact of high energy costs on the European Union.
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