Italian transport groups seek targeted fuel cost relief

Italian transport associations are calling for targeted government intervention to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs. CNA FITA has addressed letters to Ministers Matteo Salvini and Giancarlo Giorgetti, requesting urgent measures for taxi and NCC (non-scheduled transport) operators. These groups argue that current excise duty cuts are insufficient and that many operators have been excluded from extraordinary tax credits. They are proposing a one-time extraordinary contribution and the renewal of an eco-bonus for vehicle replacement.

In Sicily, CNA FITA Siracusa has highlighted a regional disparity in how national fuel relief measures affect businesses. The association argues that uniform state aid fails to account for Sicily’s inferior road infrastructure, which forces heavy vehicles to travel longer, less efficient routes compared to Northern Italy. Specifically, the long-term closure of the Siracusa-Catania highway to dangerous goods has increased operational costs in terms of time and fuel. The association is urging the Sicilian Region to implement a concrete infrastructure plan and provide targeted relief to compensate for this competitive disadvantage.