Fuel: Faib-Fegica – petrol station operators ready to strike if the reform bill remains with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
A state of unrest has been declared. “Enough delays – take it to the Council of Ministers”
(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - , - Petrol station operators have declared a state of unrest and warned that they are prepared to strike if the draft bill to reform the fuel sector “remains on the Mimit’s back burner”. In a statement, Faib and Fegica say they are “once again forced to denounce the incomprehensible delays on the part of Mimit in bringing the text of the sector reform bill – painstakingly finalised and agreed upon by all operators – before the Council of Ministers for approval”. “Everyone is in agreement, but there are still those – hiding behind the scenes – who are putting the brakes on, with the aim of scuppering a reform that is not only in the sector’s interest (including oil companies and network operators), but also enables a reorganisation of the network capable of having a structural and significant impact on the retail price of fuel. Especially at a time when, in just a few hours’ time, what remains of the excise duty discount will be scrapped.” They conclude: “Enough of the delays and dithering: it is time to produce the text of the agreed draft bill and submit it for consideration first by the Council of Ministers and then by Parliament.”
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