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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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- [● 5 SOURCES] The average self-service price for gasoline on the national road network reached 2.077 euros per liter. www.ilsud24.it · www.liguria2000news.it · qds.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Italian government is considering a temporary 10-to-15-day extension of the diesel excise tax cut. www.ilsud24.it · auto.everyeye.it · www.hdmotori.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The government is studying targeted support measures, including tax discounts for employers providing fuel vouchers to employees. www.ilsud24.it · www.hdmotori.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Italian government is preparing a request to the EU Commission for a deficit deviation to cover defense and energy costs.
- [DISPUTED] Brent crude oil prices have risen above 100 dollars per barrel. auto.everyeye.it · www.liguria2000news.it · mantovauno.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Excise tax cuts implemented by the Meloni government between March 19 and September 10 cost the state 2.074 billion euros. www.ilsud24.it · assodigitale.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The consumer association Codacons claims the current 17-cent diesel discount is insufficient to combat rising costs. www.ondanews.it · www.agenziagiornalisticaopinione.it
- [DISPUTED] The average self-service price for diesel on the national road network reached 2.184 euros per liter. www.ilsud24.it · www.liguria2000news.it · qds.it · www.forchecaudine.com · mantovauno.it · +3 more
- [DISPUTED] The Italian government has approved a one-week extension of the 17-cent diesel excise cut, valid until September 17. auto.everyeye.it · www.hdmotori.it · www.viterbonews24.it · www.lastampa.it · www.ilsud24.it · +6 more
- [DISPUTED] The average self-service gasoline price on the national road network is 2.077 euros per liter. www.ilsud24.it · www.liguria2000news.it · mantovauno.it · qds.it · www.forchecaudine.com · +3 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Excise cuts implemented between March 19 and September 10 cost the Italian state 2.074 billion euros. www.ilsud24.it · assodigitale.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices have exceeded 100 dollars per barrel. auto.everyeye.it · www.liguria2000news.it · mantovauno.it · www.ondanews.it