Fishing boats have been docked at the quayside for several days now, including in the commercial port of Porto Torres. Rising diesel prices are bringing the fishing industry to its knees, currently one of the main factors impacting an entire strategic sector. The impact is also devastating for the Turritan fleet and the entire Gulf of Asinara.

Fuel prices have reached such highs that it's becoming increasingly difficult, if not impossible, to sustain sea trips financially: costs exceed €1,500 per tankful, nearly double the amount seen in December. High diesel fuel prices are squeezing fishing industry margins, forcing many fishermen to drastically reduce their activity or, in the most critical cases, stop altogether. This situation comes amid an already complex situation, exacerbated by declining catches, rising management costs, and an often unfavorable regulatory and bureaucratic framework.

The Porto Torres Avanti autonomist movement is calling for "urgent, coordinated action between the government and the region to address the diesel fuel crisis through immediate, concrete measures: reducing fuel costs, direct support for businesses, reducing the tax and social security burden, and a structural strategy to revitalize the sector."

Northwest sailors are considering stopping the vessels. "Today, going out to sea is no longer sustainable, and this is unacceptable. We're talking about a category that represents the work, identity, and history of our city, yet continues to be ignored. Immediate responses are needed: we cannot allow fishing to disappear in general silence," said councilors Bastianino Spanu and Costantino Ligas.

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