The development comes as Italy faces renewed pressure from high energy costs. In parallel to the package, Meloni’s government is working on a cut to fuel excise duties paid by Italy’s motorway network. Fuel prices are increasing on the back of US-led war in Iran, with the average self-service price standing at €2.069 per liter (about $8.90 per gallon) for gasoline and €2.249 per liter for diesel, according to the latest government data.
