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Italy extends diesel tax cut to August 25

The Italian Council of Ministers approved an extension of the temporary diesel tax cut, keeping the 17‑cent per litre discount (including VAT) in place until 25 August 2026. The decision was taken after a meeting of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with Vice‑Premiers Matteo Salvini and Antonio Tajani and Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti. The measure, which applies only to diesel and not to gasoline, is intended to ease the impact of high fuel prices – diesel trading around €2.10 per litre – on families and businesses during the summer travel period. Funding comes from extra VAT revenue and cuts to ministerial spending, with an estimated cost of about €245 million for the state.

The extension follows a previous cut that was due to expire on 6 August 2026. By maintaining the discount, the government aims to limit the rise in transport and logistics costs and to support consumer purchasing power amid ongoing international energy market volatility.

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Adolfo Urso · Antonio Tajani · Codacons · Council of Ministers (Italy) · Diesel tax cut (17 cents per litre) · Federation of Italian Fuel Retailers · Federazione Italiana Benzinai · Giancarlo Giorgetti · Giorgia Meloni · Giuseppe Sperduto · Guardia di Finanza · Italian Council of Ministers

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Lo sconto sulle accise del diesel prosegue fino al 25 agosto 2026 [alvolante.it]
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