Expensive fuel is a problem that has persisted for months in our country, made even worse since the beginning of 2023. However, following the latest decision that was made, the situation is not destined to improve in the short term.
Being able to manage all expenses for many Italians is far from simple. The problem has persisted for some time now, but it doesn’t seem to be destined to be resolved in the short term and this is why so many of our compatriots are worried. Those who expected some incisive measures from the new government have been disappointed, above all because the decisions that have been taken so far have appeared insufficient.
Among the topics on the agenda is expensive fuel, made even more evident from the beginning of 2023, a period that coincided with the elimination of the cut in excise duties, which made it possible to save at least partially when refueling.
Expensive fuel: still a current problem
At first, many thought that the elimination of the cut in excise duties would be followed by a measure of a different type. It was believed that the executive could think of a measure suitable above all for the weakest sections of the population. That rule, in fact, favored everyone, without particular distinctions, including those who didn’t have major economic problems.
And yet it was not so. A few weeks later, the situation hasn’t changed expensive fuel continues to be a reality that completely affects our country. The problem is especially evident on the motorway, where diesel fuel has cost as much as 2.5 euros per litre.
However, the managers have responded harshly to the accusations made against them of speculating behind the backs of the citizens. The profit they have when motorists refuel is very minimal, so there is maximum transparency on their part. Not by chance, the two-day strike that had been called was then reduced precisely to try to reduce the inconvenience to a minimum.
The decision that causes discussion
One of the decisions taken recently by the government aims to make the relationship between distributors and customers more transparent. Managers were in fact forced to set the average price of fuel, in order to better understand the difference with the applied one. And it was precisely this move that prompted them to raise their arms.
Surprisingly, the president of the Agcm, Roberto Rustichelli, took the side of the petrol stations, underlining that “the calculation and dissemination of average reference values is not necessary”. In fact, customers would not have such a tangible gain. Not only that, this move would be further damage for insiders: “This could reduce competitive stimuli.”
There is also an aspect that should be taken into consideration and considered fundamental: “The double poster not only requires higher costs for exhibitors, but it could also create confusion among consumers”.
Not only that, as Forza Italia deputy Luca Squeri underlined at the end of the Agcm hearing, soon there could be further cost increases that few have thought about.
