Italy faces soaring fuel prices as governments consider new tax measures

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In late July 2026 gasoline prices across Italy rose to around €2 per litre and diesel prices surpassed €2.6 per litre at self‑service stations in the Milan area, with similar spikes reported in Sicily and other regions. The surge is linked to rising crude oil prices driven by Middle‑East tensions, especially the Strait of Hormuz.

The Italian government is examining a “mobile excise” (accise mobili) reform that would adjust fuel taxes to ease the burden on consumers. Lawmakers such as Green‑Left MP Angelo Bonelli have urged the state to tax the extraordinary profits of oil companies instead of burdening motorists with new excise measures. Meanwhile, commuters from the Rimini and Pesaro‑Urbino provinces are crossing into San Marino to benefit from lower prices, saving up to €10 per full tank.

Regional authorities, including the Democratic Party in Lazio, are pressing for immediate relief for families and businesses hit by the price hikes, while consumer groups warn of significant extra costs for summer travel. The debate centers on whether temporary tax cuts, new mobile excises, or a levy on oil‑company profits will best address the escalating fuel‑cost crisis.

Entities: Angelo Bonelli · Italian Government · Italy · Milan · San Marino

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Regional parties, such as the PD in Lazio, are urging immediate relief measures for families and businesses affected by fuel price hikes. (regional statements)
[● 2 SOURCES] Fuel price spikes are linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, especially the Strait of Hormuz. (analysts)
[● 4 SOURCES] Gasoline prices in Italy reached about €2 per litre in late July 2026. (multiple reports)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Italian drivers are traveling to San Marino to save up to €10 per fuel fill‑up. (observational report)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Italian government is evaluating a “mobile excise” (accise mobili) reform to adjust fuel taxes. (government statements)
[○ 1 SOURCE] MP Angelo Bonelli called for taxing oil companies’ extra profits instead of imposing mobile excise. (Parliamentary remarks)
[● 2 SOURCES] Diesel prices in the Milan area exceeded €2.6 per litre at self‑service stations. (regional price monitoring)