Italy extends diesel excise duty cut until August 25
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The Italian Council of Ministers has extended the discount of 17 cents per litre on diesel fuel excise duties until 25 August. The measure, which does not apply to gasoline, was financed with ministerial cuts of 245 million euros.
The Council of Ministers extended the discount of 17 cents per litre on diesel fuel excise duties until 25 August.3,2,1 The extension was decided during a meeting at Palazzo Chigi involving Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, Matteo Salvini and Giancarlo Giorgetti.3 The discount does not apply to gasoline, as reported by the Republic.1
The government has found financial cover for the extension with cuts to ministries totalling €245 million.1 During the Council of Ministers, a decree was also approved to integrate artificial intelligence into school teaching.2 The Council of Ministers approved a bill for the reorganisation of the Court of Auditors.2
Prime Minister Meloni said: "Let's do our part against the price increases".1
“Let's do our part against the price increases.”
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