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San Marino fuel prices and SMaC Card usage

Overview

Significant differences in fuel costs between San Marino and Italy have led to a surge in ‘petro-tourism,’ with Italian motorists crossing the border to access lower diesel and gasoline prices. San Marino has maintained these lower rates through government measures, including tax reductions and the SMaC Card, which offers refunds to holders.

Following these fuel-related incentives, the San Marino government has expanded the utility of the SMaC Card. As of late October, residents can apply for tax deductions by linking domestic utility services, such as water, electricity, and gas, to their cards through the A.A.S.S. portal or local post offices.

Entities

San Marino · Eni · A.A.S.S. · Italy · Poste San Marino S.p.A.

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    San Marino launches SMaC Card tax deduction process

    San Marino residents can begin applying for SMaC Card tax deductions for domestic water, electricity, and gas utilities starting October 26.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    San Marino fuel prices drive surge in cross-border motoring

    Motorists are flocking to San Marino to exploit lower fuel prices compared to Italy, aided by San Marino's tax reductions and SMaC Card rebates, despite Eni's new price caps in Italy.

Sources

giornalesm.com · sassarioggi.it