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End of diesel tax discount: mobile excise taxes are on the way

The Italian government is ending the tax reduction on diesel today, introducing a new system of mobile excises.

6 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Today, October 5, the tax cut of 6.1 cents per liter on diesel excise taxes in Italy expires. This measure has impacted drivers, according to Adusbef, with costs amounting to 4.7 billion euros over the past six months due to rising fuel prices.

After the expiration of the discount, the mobile excise mechanism will come into effect, designed to address fluctuations in pump prices. The government has already expressed its intention to implement this new system.

The interministerial decree, scheduled for the afternoon, will establish the new terms and methods for the mobile excises. This development follows a prolonged phase of monitoring the fuel situation.

The end of the diesel tax reduction raises concerns over a potential increase in consumer prices. However, current market dynamics present a variable picture.

Additionally, news is coming from San Marino, where local distributors are experiencing a significant influx, likely due to more competitive prices compared to Italy.

The fuel landscape continues to evolve, with consumers awaiting to see the immediate effects of these changes on their daily expenses.

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