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Italy Extends Diesel Tax Cuts to Shield Voters from Price Hikes

Bloomberg Markets Friday 04 September 2026, 13:11 UTC By Alessandra Migliaccio 1 min read
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Italy will extend a tax cut on diesel fuel prices until Sept. 10, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government continues to shield consumers ahead of a general election expected next year, according to an Italian official.

Italy will extend a tax cut on diesel fuel prices until Sept. 10, as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government continues to shield consumers ahead of a general election expected next year, according to an Italian official.
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