Meloni says government is preparing targeted fuel support after one-week diesel excise extension

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on September 11 that the government, after extending the diesel excise cut for one more week, is working on a more targeted measure to offset fuel costs for households and users "most in need." The announcement marks a policy shift from a broad, temporary tax reduction toward selective support, turning an energy-price response into a distributive choice inside the coalition. In the next 24-72 hours, the operational question is whether the government defines eligibility, funding, and sector coverage quickly enough to contain pressure from transport groups, opposition parties, and coalition constituencies.