# Italian diesel tax credit dispute and extensions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-farmers-diesel-price-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-08T10:39:50.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 6. In early July 2026, the Italian Confederation of Farmers (Cia Ferrara) warned that despite falling crude prices, pump prices remained high, and the end of temporary tax discounts would further strain the sector. While COPAGRI awaited a decree to formalize a €90 million diesel tax-credit scheme (a 20% rebate), Coldiretti Basilicata noted that EU PAC advance payments were helping offset rising costs. On 26 July, the cabinet approved a short-term "bridge" subsidy for gasoline and diesel. By 28 July, a MASAF-MEF decree established procedures for the €90 million tax-credit scheme, which includes a €50,000 cap per farm and additional credits for fertilizers and fishing. This measure covers diesel and gasoline purchases made between 1 March and 31 May 2026, with a €40 million allocation specifically for fertilizer expenses from March to May. Following these developments, the Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori (CIA) requested a legislative amendment to extend the credit through June-July and maintain the mechanism until 2027. In the transport sector, the CNA-Fita Marche federation and other regional associations requested a three-month extension to the "Decreto Carburanti" diesel tax credit, proposing to move the expiry from 31 December 2026 to 31 March 2027 to better align with fiscal filing windows. On 8 August, AGEA released the operational instructions for the agricultural fuel tax credit. The guidelines confirm the 20% credit for expenses incurred between March and May 2026, capped at €50,000 per enterprise. Eligible expenses include fuel for machinery and greenhouse heating, though private vehicles and non-agricultural transport are excluded. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: AGEA announces 2026 agricultural fuel tax credit AGEA has launched a 90 million euro tax credit for Italian agricultural businesses to offset fuel costs incurred between March and May 2026, offering up to 20% reimbursement per eligible expense. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agea-announces-2026-agricultural-fuel-tax-credit ### 2026-08-06: Italian trucking groups ask for three‑month extension of diesel tax credit Italian transport unions request a three‑month extension of the 2026 diesel tax credit to 31 March 2027, citing bureaucratic delays that could prevent small haulers from claiming the benefit. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-trucking-groups-ask-for-threemonth-extension-of-diesel-tax-credit ### 2026-07-31: Italy Extends Tax Credit for Agricultural Diesel to June‑July Italy's new decree implements a €90 million tax credit for agricultural diesel, covering March‑May 2026 purchases, while the CIA pushes to extend it through June‑July 2024 and until 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-extends-tax-credit-for-agricultural-diesel-to-junejuly ### 2026-07-28: Italian Government Approves Tax Credits for Agricultural Diesel and Fertiliser Italy will issue a decree granting tax credits for agricultural diesel (up to €90 M) and fertiliser (up to €40 M), with application deadlines by 30 Sept 2026; Coldiretti Marche praises the added €70 M fishing‑s 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-government-approves-tax-credits-for-agricultural-diesel-and-fertiliser ### 2026-07-22: Italian farmers push for diesel tax credit decree Italian farm groups urge the government to issue the inter‑ministerial decree for a €90 million diesel tax credit, while Coldiretti Basilicata announces July advance PAC payments worth up to €1 billion to ease 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-farmers-push-for-diesel-tax-credit-decree ### 2026-07-04: Italian Farmers' Union urges government action as diesel prices stay high despite oil price drop Italian Farmers' Union warns that diesel prices remain high despite oil falling to $68‑69/bbl, urging government action as excise‑tax discounts end and drought‑hit farms face rising costs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-farmers-union-urges-government-action-as-diesel-prices-stay-high-despite-oil-price-drop --- Cite as: Italian diesel tax credit dispute and extensions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-farmers-diesel-price-dispute