The Italian government is preparing a new decree to introduce mobile excise duties on fuel, aiming to cap rising pump prices for consumers.
The measure, expected to be finalized in August, would allow authorities to adjust tax rates dynamically in response to fluctuations in international oil markets.
The initiative comes as average diesel prices in Italy reached €2.16 per liter, prompting political pressure to mitigate the impact on households and logistics operators.
By utilizing the "accise mobili" mechanism, the government seeks to provide immediate relief without committing to permanent structural tax cuts.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been actively coordinating with Economy and Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti on the policy adjustments.
The approach mirrors previous European interventions where temporary tax reductions were used to buffer consumers against energy price shocks.