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Fuel prices: stable in the city, record high on the highways

Gasoline remains at €2.010 in the city, while diesel reaches a record €2.131 on highways.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The price of self-service gasoline remains stable at €2.010 in urban areas, as reported by ANSA. However, the price of diesel has reached a new record of €2.131 on highways, surpassing the historical peaks of 2022, according to the same source.

Codacons predicts that without an extension of the tax discounts set to expire on August 26, the price of diesel could exceed €2.30 in the city after this deadline. This situation has sparked controversy regarding the recent mini-extension of the discounts currently in effect.

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Minister Pichetto stated that the situation regarding taxes will be evaluated, without specifying further details. Current forecasts indicate that if there is no reduction, the price of diesel could rise significantly.

Moreover, the price of gasoline on the Cisa highway is nearing €2.50, further highlighting the impact of fiscal policies on fuel costs. This complex price landscape has attracted the attention of various authorities and observers in the sector.

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