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Italy· ImolaItaly approves diesel discount, considers cigarette tax for funding
The Italian Council of Ministers approved a decree law providing a 17-cent per liter discount on diesel until August 6, funded by mobile excise taxes, while a proposed cigarette tax to further cut fuel excise duties was not discussed due to opposition.
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Government approves fuel discount for diesel, considers cigarette tax for funding
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support fuel discountpositiveShow 2 posts
started 22h ago•Last update 13h ago
The government is taking action to reduce fuel costs, specifically for diesel, and extending aid to transporters and the agricultural sector.
oppose cigarette tax for fuelnegativeShow 1 post
started 13h ago•Last update 13h ago
There is opposition, particularly from Matteo Salvini's Lega party, to the idea of increasing cigarette costs to fund further fuel excise cuts.
concern rising fuel costsnegativeShow 2 posts
started 19h ago•Last update 15h ago
Farmers are struggling with the rising costs of fuel and fertilizers, impacting their ability to operate.
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