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Italy's economic strain from rising energy and fuel costs

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Italy continues to face severe economic strain from rising energy, fuel, and food costs. As autumn approaches, the financial burden on families is intensifying. Istat reported that inflation reached 3.3% in August, driven by a 16.9% rise in unregulated energy costs. For households, the convergence of school costs, utility bills, and seasonal heating is expected to result in expenditures of approximately 2,959 euros between September and November 2026. Regarding fuel, Fuel prices have surged due to international market volatility, with Brent crude oil climbing above 100 dollars per barrel. On the government national road network, gasoline is approaching the September 10 deadline to end its 17.1-cent averaging 2.077 euros per liter and diesel excise duty cut. While officials are shifting toward ‘targeted’ measures to avoid subsidizing those who do not require assistance, discussions regarding an has reached 2.184 euros per liter. In response, the Meloni government is considering a temporary 10-to-15-day extension of these cuts continue. the current 17-cent diesel excise tax cut to provide a buffer while developing more targeted support. Proposed relief includes fringe benefits measures include tax discounts for employers providing fuel vouchers to employees, support as well as aid for the self-employed, and VAT holders. Additionally, the government is negotiating with the European Commission regarding deficit deviations to fund energy self-employed workers and defense expenditures, totaling 36.1 billion euros through 2028. taxi drivers. To mitigate impacts on logistics, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced has allocated 11.4 million euros in additional support for 2026. This funding, requested by Minister Matteo Salvini, will be provided as a tax credit to freight transport companies and passenger transport operators companies using Euro V and Euro VI class buses. Eligible businesses may apply through a dedicated platform once the relevant decree-law is converted, expected by late September. Consumer group Codacons has criticized current interventions as insufficient, arguing that tax cuts should be extended to gasoline to better protect purchasing power. Industrial sectors, including ceramics and Sardinian marble, also report intense pressure from high Additionally, the government is negotiating with the European Commission regarding deficit deviations to fund energy prices. and defense expenditures, totaling 36.1 billion euros through 2028.

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