Diesel: Italy has the highest taxes in Europe, nearly half of the price goes to the State
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According to European data from 19 October, diesel in Italy cost an average of 2.244 euros per litre. In France the price was higher, at 2.345 euros per litre, while in other European countries it was 2.266 euros. The price of fuel, however, does not depend only on the cost of oil and distribution.
According to the same surveys, Italy is the European country with the highest tax burden on diesel. Almost half of the price paid at the pump, in fact, goes to the State in the form of excise duties and VAT. This means that taxes weigh more than the product itself on the final cost for the motorist.
Fuel taxes are one of the main sources of revenue for the Italian State. For this reason, changes in the pump price have a direct effect on the public budget and on the government's decisions regarding excise duties. Families and transport businesses also feel the impact of these costs, especially when prices rise.
In conclusion, diesel in Italy remains one of the most expensive fuels on the continent, and the weight of taxes is among the highest in Europe. The data show a situation that closely concerns millions of Italian motorists, who every day have to deal with the price of a full tank.
Sources: VareseNews
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