Tracking transportation for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Transportation · EconomyFS Italiane's €2B rail expansion breaks Eurostar's monopoly. New trains arrive 2029, slashing Paris–London fares and creating 2,000 jobs across Italy, France, and the UK.
Transportation · EnvironmentVeneto halts Euro 5 diesel vehicle prohibition. 300,000 drivers avoid €15,000+ replacement costs. Regional council votes this September on alternative emissions measures.
Economy · TransportationItaly extends 17-cent diesel subsidy until August 25. Learn actual pump savings, what gasoline drivers miss, and what happens next month.
Transportation · EconomyActive seismic fault under Calabrian tower and EU compliance issues threaten Italy's €10.5B Messina Bridge. Key concerns could delay 2026 start and 10,000 jobs.
Economy · TransportationItaly extends diesel fuel discount through August 25, 2026, saving drivers 17 cents per liter. The €245M measure ends just before peak holiday travel returns.
Transportation · PoliticsItaly's Parliament ends single-bid rail tenders to keep €3B EU recovery funds. New competition rules reshape Intercity services starting 2025.
Economy · TransportationWTI drops 5.23% to $80.24, Brent falls 4.79% to $83.72 as US-Iran talks ease tensions and OPEC ramps output. Impact on Italy's inflation and fuel costs explained.
Economy · TransportationDiesel prices in Italy reach €2.10/L, now exceeding gasoline. Government tax cut ends Aug 6, 2026. Compare EU prices and learn what's next for drivers.
Economy · TransportationDiesel hits €2.097/liter while gasoline stays at €1.999 in Italy—a historic reversal. Learn why diesel now costs more and how it impacts your budget.