
The decision follows Eni, Enilive and Socar-Ip. Meloni thanks Kuwait and Q8. Meanwhile, average prices are falling
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The Italian government has called on energy companies to lower fuel prices to support consumers.
After the moves of Eni and Enilive and Socar-Ip, Q8 also announces a price cap on the price of fuel. The company explains in a note: "Q8 Italia, accepting the invitation of the Italian government, will apply a price cap on petrol and diesel, confirming its commitment to supporting consumers. The price cap will last 30 days starting from October 1st and is aimed at generating tangible benefits for motorists. The maximum price cap will be applied with a modular approach, consistent with the different realities that make up the Company's distribution system. Q8 Italia will appropriately support managers and partners to guarantee the economic sustainability of the entire supply chain”.
This is "a decision consistent with the responsible behavior concretely adopted by the company in recent months, aimed at protecting consumers and maintaining its competitiveness" explains Q8 Italia again. "In a particularly delicate moment for the energy system, characterized by unpredictable volatility of the international market, and for consumers, Q8 Italia therefore renews its commitment to doing its part, combining attention to prices, industrial investments, innovation and social responsibility".
Meloni thanks Kuwait and Q8
"I thank Kuwait and the group that controls the Q8 plants in Italy for having accepted the Italian Government's appeal addressed to energy companies in order to calm the price of fuel. After the choice of Eni and Socar, today another important signal of attention to Italian families arrives from Q8", says Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a statement.
Mimit: fuel prices falling
Average fuel prices are falling this morning after Eni and Ip's decisions in recent days to put a limit on the price. The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy announces that, based on the latest data collected by the Price Observatory, today the average price of fuel in 'self service' mode along the national road network is equal to 2.126 euros per liter for petrol (2.152 yesterday's price) and 2.335 euros per liter for diesel (2.369 yesterday). On the motorway network the average self-service price is 2.180 euros per liter for petrol (2.214 yesterday) and 2.383 euros per liter for diesel (it was 2.420 yesterday).
Eni and IP cuts started yesterday
Yesterday queues of cars and a first drop in prices also at a national level marked the first day of the fuel cap at Eni and Enilive service stations - with petrol at 1.99 euros per liter and diesel at 2.19 euros - and of the Socar-Ip discounts. From companies to unions, calls to extend price control to wholesale sales have multiplied in order to guarantee fair conditions to other companies too. Taxi and truck drivers are pro-everyone ready to mobilize against high fuel prices: Sicilian hauliers have already proclaimed a five-day shutdown from 16 October.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Q8 price cap will last 30 days starting October 1st.
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