Cgia of Mestre: positive Eni discounts but fuel situation remains critical

The research office of the CGIA of Mestre (Venice) "welcomes with satisfaction" the discount that will be applied from tomorrow in Eni service areas on the price of petrol and diesel, but "the situation still remains very critical".

"Compared to last February 27, the day before the outbreak of the war between the USA and Iran - states a note from the CGIA - those who fill up in the next few days at Eni petrol stations will still pay 19.2% more for petrol and 27.3% more for diesel. Increases which, however, risk undermining the financial stability of families, commuters and several economic categories".

Compared to the average prices applied on the national network in self-service mode by other companies, again compared to February 27, today the increases stand at +29% for petrol and +36% for diesel. "This is why - claims the CGIA - an intervention from Brussels is necessary that allows member states greater flexibility on public finances, so that they can reduce the tax components on the price at the pump; as was done in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine".

The most affected professional categories - reiterates the research office - are truck drivers, taxi drivers and sales agents.

For these last two categories the situation is particularly difficult: they cannot pass on the increase in costs to customers or the supply chain, and therefore end up absorbing it entirely.

Truck drivers can do this but rarely, and count on the tax credit designed to offset the high cost of fuel; However, those who own heavy vehicles under 7.5 tonnes are excluded, which in Italy represent approximately 40% of road haulage companies.