«We are studying a series of tools to reduce the burden that weighs especially on those who are most in difficulty. Unfortunately, what is happening does not depend on us. This is a really complicated situation, we hope that the war ends and the problems in Hormuz are resolved, because that is the problem.» Thus the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, on the sidelines of the Forza Italia youth festival in Montesilvano, on the hypothesis of a one-time 100 euro fuel voucher that the government is studying. Tajani also recalled that «we have put the Regions in a position to extract more oil and gas to try to work more on our resources. This is what can be done. Certainly, a single energy market in Europe would be needed and this would also lower the price in the future,» he concluded.
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Until September 17
The current diesel excise discount expires on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The Government has recently approved a mini-extension of one week, which maintains a temporary reduction of 17 euro cents per liter. After this date, a definitive stop to generalized discounts at the pump is expected, to make way for a new decree that will introduce more targeted aid for low-income families and professional categories.
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Hypotheses under study
To cope with the high fuel prices, three hypotheses are under study. Return of “fuel vouchers”: The reintroduction of tax-free fuel vouchers (fringe benefits) for employees and fully deductible for companies. The extension of this measure to self-employed workers and freelancers is also under evaluation. Integration of the “Dedicated to you” card: The disbursement of a one-time contribution (estimated between 80 and 100 euros) to be loaded directly onto the social card, intended for about 1.2 million Italian families with an ISEE up to 15,000 euros. Specific support to productive sectors: The replacement or updating of the current tax credit for professional categories with high fuel consumption, such as logistics, road transport, taxi drivers, agriculture, and fishing
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