The company has announced that it has heeded the government’s appeal, which has resulted in price caps for a month at half of the petrol stations. Meloni: “Another important sign of support for Italian families.” However, the average price across the network remains above 2 euros per litre. 

Regarding the decision to cap the price of petrol and diesel, will the AGCM have the courage to shine a spotlight on the issue, remaining true to its history and the principles it has consistently reaffirmed, or will it turn a blind eye to one of the most glaring cases of public price fixing in recent years?

The price cap on diesel and petrol for the two brands comes into force today. Meloni: “An important signal of support for Italian families.” However, the Italian Federation of Petrol Station Operators is considering lodging a complaint with the Competition Authority over unfair competition.

The government has set a price cap on fuel sold by Enilive at 2.19 euros per litre for diesel and 1.99 euros per litre for petrol (around 17 cents less than current average prices). The measure will come into effect on 28 September, with the possibility of extension until the end of the year. Palazzo Chigi: “A commendable gesture of support for Italy”

With the deadline approaching, the government is leaning towards a new across-the-board cut in excise duties whilst awaiting the finalisation of targeted measures: there is no political agreement yet on who will benefit or how the costs will be covered. Over the last six months, blanket subsidies for diesel and petrol have cost 2 billion and 74.5 million euros

Taxing refiners’ profits is a mistake; a cap, as with gas, is preferable. Points to consider

The discount on diesel has been extended until 25 August: 245 million has been taken from the ministries’ budgets, following the nearly 2 billion already spent since March. But a flat-rate discount for everyone rewards those who consume the most