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Italy's economic strain, fuel volatility, and vehicle tax

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Italy continues to face severe economic strain from rising energy, fuel, and food costs. Geopolitical instability has driven Brent crude above $100 per barrel, contributing to gasoline and diesel prices exceeding 2 euros per liter. In late September 2026, economic pressure intensified as inflation rose to 3.3%. To manage fuel volatility, the government initially planned to end diesel excise tax discounts on September 10, 2026, but a new decree extended the 17-cent per liter diesel tax cut until September 17. However, market volatility persisted; Brent crude surpassed $107 per barrel and European gas prices reached approximately €84 per megawatt-hour, prompting protests by the Robin Hood Collective in Rome. By late September, diesel prices in some regions exceeded 3.1 euros per liter, placing heavy burdens on sectors like fishing, which faced a crisis despite a 10 million euro tax credit fund. To enhance long-term energy security, the Meloni administration approved a decree to increase domestic oil and gas production by appointing commissioners to expedite permits in areas like Val d’Agri and the Strait of Sicily. Regarding fiscal relief, the government approved Decree-Law 162/2026, which suspends the car tax (bollo auto) for the 2027 tax year for approximately 14.5 million vehicles with power outputs up to 80 kW. This measure, funded by 1.4 billion euros from the PNRR, is intended to be a structural policy. While supporters see it as relief for families, critics label it an electoral maneuver. Meanwhile, The exemption is designed to be automatic for a single vehicle per person and covers petrol, diesel, and hybrid models based on internal combustion engine power. However, environmental group groups like Legambiente has urged and Forum Ferrara Partecipata have criticized the government move, arguing that the estimated tax revenue loss—potentially up to move beyond temporary fixes 2.3 billion euros—should be redirected toward sustainable mobility, such as refinancing public transport and expanding electric charging networks. sustainable mobility.

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