Fuel prices in Italy: tax cuts end, diesel rises and hauliers threaten strikes

What happened: Italy's fuel tax discounts expired at midnight, pushing diesel up €0.61 per litre from Tuesday. The mobile excise duty decree was delayed, and hauliers warn of a strike. Key numbers: Diesel up €0.61 per litre. Original discount was €0.122 per litre, halved from 26 September. Eni capped diesel at €2.19 and petrol at €1.99 per litre for 30 days. Why it matters: Assotir warns haulage may grind to a halt or strike without government answers. Ministers summoned refiners including Eni, IP, Q8, Saras and Isab to discuss boosting domestic production.

Italy's fuel tax discounts expired at midnight, pushing diesel up €0.61 per litre from Tuesday. The mobile excise duty decree was delayed, and hauliers warn of a strike.

Assotir warns haulage may grind to a halt or strike without government answers. Ministers summoned refiners including Eni, IP, Q8, Saras and Isab to discuss boosting domestic production.