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Italy extends diesel tax cut to Wednesday

Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: Italy’s government extended a tax cut on diesel fuel until Wednesday. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is dealing with higher fuel costs as oil prices rise amid the war in the Middle East.
WHO: Italy’s government; Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
WHAT: Extended a diesel fuel tax cut until Wednesday
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026
WHERE: Italy
WHY: To address the impact of higher oil prices on fuel costs.
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