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The Italian government is accelerating a fuel tax cut decree aimed at easing high diesel and gasoline prices ahead of the summer season.

Amid escalating fuel costs, the Italian government is moving forward with a decree to reduce fuel taxes (‘accise mobili’) to alleviate extra expenses projected at 800 million euros in August. This measure targets diesel and petrol prices with the intent to provide financial relief during the summer, described as a 'decreto salva estate.' The decree's approval could lead to state aid worth 2.1 billion euros for 2026.