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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.
Entities
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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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government is considering additional measures, including using extra‑VAT revenue, to fund further fuel price relief. www.key4biz.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Without the diesel tax cut, diesel price would be about €2.27 per litre, a historic record.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Italian Fuel Retailers Federation proposes a state‑administered fixed fuel price. www.codirp.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Italian government's temporary diesel tax cut of €0.17 per litre ends on 6 August. mondo-motori.it · www.motorbox.com · mantovauno.it · www.key4biz.it · www.uominietrasporti.it · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Gasoline price exceeded €2 per litre in ten Italian regions, with Bolzano at €2.031 per litre. mondo-motori.it · www.motorbox.com · www.nuovosud.it · www.uominietrasporti.it · www.editorialedomani.it · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The diesel tax cut has cost the state nearly €2 billion and is regressive. mantovauno.it · www.codirp.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] Some petrol stations in Italy have been selling fuel diluted with water, risking engine damage. www.redazionenews.it
- [● 13 SOURCES] Diesel price on self‑service stations is about €2.10 per litre. mondo-motori.it · www.uominietrasporti.it · www.editorialedomani.it · www.dire.it · www.adnkronos.com · +6 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Codacons reports that fuel prices keep rising despite a drop in oil prices. www.nuovosud.it · mondo-motori.it · www.codirp.it · www.calabrianews.it
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Italian government extended the diesel tax cut of €0.17 per litre until 25 August. www.adnkronos.com · www.uominietrasporti.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.dire.it · www.notizie.it · +1 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The diesel tax cut provides a discount of 17 cents per litre, including VAT. www.dire.it · www.adnkronos.com · www.notizie.it · www.lospecialegiornale.it · www.uominietrasporti.it · +12 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The extension costs the state about €125‑240 million. www.uominietrasporti.it · www.editorialedomani.it