Fuels on the rise: government ready to extend the discount on diesel after the deadline

The only certainty, as usual, are the increases in fuel prices. Which from month to month are giving the government no respite, dampening the enthusiasm for the celebration on the occasion of the longevity record which will be held on Friday in Bari. Because from the next day we will have to return to the field with the fourteenth decree (in this case a ministerial one) in less than six months to calm the price lists.

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Diesel, almost 2.2 euros per liter even in the city despite the discount

Let's start with diesel which, despite the current cut in excise duties and VAT of 17 cents per litre, is one step away from the historic record, reached a few months ago. The national average is close to 2.15 euros per litre, but in some areas it is close to 2.2 euros. As in the Province of Bolzano, which has been the most expensive in Italy since the beginning of the energy crisis, but also in Calabria, where price lists reach 2,172 euros.

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It's no better for petrol

The situation for petrol is slightly different. Meanwhile, there is no active discount (since the beginning of 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 litre: the highest since 2022.

The government plan

It is difficult, obviously due to the resources available, to go back to applying a general discount for petrol. If anything, for the green sector, some different measures could arrive, designed specifically for workers, such as fringe benefits. Government technicians are working to make the change in strategy, but it could take a few more days.

This is why it is probable that from Sunday, immediately after the expiration of the cut, the cut on diesel excise duties will be extended for a few days, until September 10th, thanks to the extra VAT revenue for August. Which, it is true, should be higher than that of July (only 20.8 million) but in any case it will not be able to grant such a long respite.