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Government extends diesel discount to 17 cents until August 25

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The short version

The Italian government has extended the discount of 17 cents per litre on diesel fuel until 25 August. Fuel and electricity prices remain high despite the measure.

The Council of Ministers approved the extension of the discount of 17 cents per litre on diesel until 25 August.1 The government has cut ministries' budgets to fund the extension of the diesel discount.2 Despite the measure, fuel and electricity prices continue to rise.2

The diesel discount had been introduced earlier to contain the impact of rising energy prices.2

Why it matters

  • The 17 cents per litre discount on diesel is a temporary measure introduced by the government to reduce the impact of rising energy prices on households.2,1

  • The Council of Ministers (CoM) is the executive body of the Italian government, composed of ministers and chaired by the President of the Council.1

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2 source reports

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  1. 1

    ANSA · IT

    Carburanti, lo sconto di 17 centesimi sul gasolio prorogato al 25 agosto

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Italian

  2. 2

    Rai News · IT

    245 milioni per il gasolio, ma carburanti ed elettricità costano sempre di più

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Italian

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