Italian energy company Eni is responding to sharply rising fuel prices. Through its fuel station business Enilive, the company is capping the price of diesel for 30 days at a maximum of €2.19 per liter. For petrol, the upper limit is €1.99. The measure started on September 28 and, according to reports, also applies at highway service stations. SOCAR or the IP brand has announced a similar price cap.
For transport companies, this initially sounds like clear relief. Nevertheless, precise calculations should be made. A maximum price is not automatically the best net price. Fuel card discounts, service fees, VAT, and the location of the station all play a role. A detour to a cheaper pump can quickly eat into the advantage.
The price cap is not a new Italian regulation. It is a time-limited decision by the providers. After the 30-day period expires, it can be extended, modified, or terminated. Transporters should therefore not calculate based on €2.19 for the entire season.
For quotations with diesel price escalation clauses, the agreed reference index remains decisive. The price at individual Eni stations does not automatically change this mechanism.