«On the fuel front, and while awaiting the implementation of the excise duty cuts introduced yesterday by the Government, a new wave of price increases has been recorded today across the entire regional network , to the point that the average price of diesel in self-service mode in Sardinia has reached 2.117 euros per litre , while petrol costs an average of 1.881 euros/litre».

This is according to Adiconsum Sardegna based on data from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

"Oil companies wasted no time in increasing their price lists at the pump before the excise duty cuts kicked in," explains President Giorgio Vargiu. "With the implementation of the tax measure enacted yesterday by the government, which represents a reduction, including VAT, of €0.244 per liter for both diesel and gasoline, the average price of diesel in Sardinia will drop to €1.873 per liter, and that of unleaded fuel to €1.637 per liter, representing a saving of approximately €12 on a full tank. This measure, however, will last only 20 days and does not provide a structural solution to the excessive tax burden on fuel. Therefore, we reiterate our call on the government to permanently institute a mobile excise duty system."

"At this delicate moment, it is essential to ensure the correct implementation of the decree approved yesterday by the government. In this regard, the network checks announced today by Mimit and Mef, as well as the increased sanctions against violators, are positive," adds Adiconsum Sardegna, stating that it is "ready to report to the competent authorities those oil brands that do not fully pass on the excise duty cuts to final prices charged to consumers."

(Unioneonline)

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