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Italy extends diesel tax cut to September 17 amid rising fuel costs

The Italian government has approved a new decree extending the 17-cent per liter diesel excise tax cut until September 17. This short-term extension serves as a bridge while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration develops more targeted support measures for vulnerable households and the transport sector.

The decision comes amid rising fuel prices, with gasoline and diesel costs exceeding 2 euros per liter due to geopolitical tensions and surging global crude oil prices, which have recently surpassed 100 dollars per barrel. The current tax cuts have cost the state over 2 billion euros since March.

Beyond immediate relief, the new decree includes measures to accelerate national energy production. The government plans to appoint commissioners to assist regions in streamlining permits and concessions for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas. Meloni also emphasized the importance of increasing renewable capacity and reopening discussions regarding nuclear energy to reduce foreign dependency and ensure national energy security.

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Brent crude · Codacons · Council of Ministers · European Commission · European Union · Giorgia Meloni · Ignazio La Russa · Italian Government · Italy · Lega · Matteo Salvini · Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy

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