The only certainty, as usual, is the increase in fuel prices. Month after month, they are giving no respite to the government, dampening the enthusiasm for the celebration on the occasion of the longevity record that will be held on Friday in Bari. Because the day after, it will be necessary to return to action with the fourteenth decree (in this case a ministerial one) in less than six months to cap the prices.
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Diesel, almost 2.2 euros per liter even in cities despite the discount
Let’s start with diesel which, despite the current cut on excise duties and VAT of 17 cents per liter, is close to the historic record reached a few months ago. The national average is close to 2.15 euros per liter, but in some areas it approaches 2.2 euros. Like in the Province of Bolzano, which since the beginning of the energy crisis has been the most expensive in Italy, but also in Calabria, where prices reach 2.172 euros.
It’s no better for gasoline
The situation for gasoline is slightly different. First of all, there is no active discount (since early July now). Because prices are relatively stable even if they increase slightly day by day. And so, today the national average is close to 2.04 euros per liter: the highest since 2022.
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The government’s plan
It is difficult, obviously due to available resources, to reapply a generalized discount for gasoline. If anything, for unleaded, some different measure could arrive, designed specifically for workers, such as fringe benefits. Government technicians are working to change strategy, but it may take a few more days.
That’s why it is likely that from Sunday, immediately after the expiration of the cut, the excise cut on diesel will be extended for a few days thanks to the extra VAT revenue from August. Which, it is true, should be higher than that of July (only 20.8 million) but still will not be able to grant such a long respite.
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