
Extraordinary meeting to evaluate the impact on the competitive balance of the market
The emergency presidential committee of Assopetroli-Assoenergia is underway, convened to evaluate the effects of the price cap on petrol and diesel introduced by Eni on the competitive balance of the market.
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Eni introduced a price cap on petrol and diesel, prompting Assopetroli-Assoenergia to call an emergency meeting.
According to what we learn, the emergency presidential committee of Assopetroli-Assoenergia convened after Eni's decision to introduce a price cap on petrol and diesel from today is underway.
The meeting, according to what was communicated on Friday by the association, which represents the white pumps and the systems of private individuals affiliated with the brands, was convened to "assess the impact" of the initiative "on the competitive balance of the market and in particular the effects on all associated companies in both the network and wholesale sectors".
Assopetroli-Assoenergia announced in Friday's note that it "reserves the right to undertake any protective action and to involve the competent authorities in the case".
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