Lucrezia Ciotti The Chamber of Deputies gave final approval to the fuel decree , approved by 137 votes in favor and 97 against. The measure, designed to address the consequences of the new international market crisis, contains several provisions regarding petroleum product prices, strategic energy infrastructure, and renewable energy sources. Among the key measures is the extension of the tax discount on fuel, along with a series of changes regarding authorization procedures for energy activities and connection to the electricity grid.
Excise duty cuts on diesel and biodiesel: the extension provided for by the fuel decree.
One of the most significant measures concerns the extension of the excise duty reduction applied to diesel and biodiesel used as motor fuel. Specifically, the measure extends the discount's validity period from September 11 to 17, 2026 , with the aim of limiting the impact of fuel prices at a time of tension on international markets.
The bill also introduces the possibility of appointing a commissioner to exercise the State's substitute powers should a Region fail to express its agreement in administrative proceedings relating to onshore hydrocarbon prospecting, exploration, and production. An amendment approved during the Senate's consideration further expanded its powers, including the adoption of " any procedural act or authorization measure, however named " under the jurisdiction of the Region or the local authorities involved, provided it is necessary to complete the administrative process.
Electricity and renewable energy: other innovations introduced by the fuel decree
The decree also addresses the costs associated with connecting to the electricity grid . Specifically, it mandates Arera to review connection fees, including a reduction in the so-called Power Quota and a consequent reorganization of other tariff components. The review must occur " without increasing system charges for end users ." The aim is to incentivize the electrification of consumption and contribute to achieving the objectives established by the Italian National Plan for Energy and Climate (Pniec).
The amendments approved by the Senate also include new provisions regarding the eligibility criteria for waste from agri-food production processes and biomass destined for biogas and biomethane plants. Another amendment concerns the rules for identifying areas suitable for the installation of onshore renewable energy plants . The provisions regarding the construction of these plants in buffer zones, established to protect UNESCO-recognized sites, have also been revised, with amendments to the Consolidated Law on Renewable Energy Sources.