Italian government to extend fuel duty cuts amid rising energy costs
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Giorgia Meloni (Prime Minister), Antonio Tajani, Matteo Salvini, Giancarlo Giorgetti
Italy
August 25, 2026
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The Italian government plans to extend the fuel duty cut to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs. Fuel prices have reached record highs, with some stations exceeding 3 euros per liter. The government aims to transition to more targeted support for vulnerable groups.
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