Erika Malandra Fuel savings are starting to be noticeable for the average motorist, especially for those who fill up with diesel. The new excise duty cut on diesel fuel went into effect on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 , and will remain in effect until November 23. And on Wednesday morning, November 11, prices appear to have dropped further, also fueled by the decline in international oil prices.
A survey by Staffetta Quotidiana, based on prices reported to the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy Observatory, captures the situation. Among the most significant changes is that of Eni, which reduced the recommended price of gasoline by five cents and that of diesel by three cents. But how much does it really cost to fill up now?
Diesel excise duty cuts: gasoline prices drop, new discounts, and the November 23 deadline.
The government's measure follows the end of the previous intervention , which expired on Sunday, November 8. The new interministerial decree, signed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Economic Development and published in the Official Journal, introduces a reduction in the excise duty on diesel fuel of 4,88 cents per liter, including VAT.
The discount will remain in effect until November 23.
Two weeks, then... And it concerns diesel, not gasoline. An important distinction, because the decline recorded for unleaded fuel depends on the trend of international prices and the commercial decisions of oil companies.
A very significant figure emerges regarding wholesale prices: for the first time since August 31st, diesel prices have fallen below €1,000 per thousand liters. Compared to September 28th, the day Eni introduced the price cap, prices have also dropped by approximately 27 cents per liter for gasoline and over 13 cents for diesel.
It would therefore appear that the issue is not limited to the decree cutting diesel excise duties . The two dynamics are compounded , and the result will only begin to have an impact on the distributor cartels.
Excise duty cuts, petrol and diesel prices on November 11: Eni, IP and Q8 lower their price lists
The average price snapshot for Wednesday, November 11, shows self-service gasoline at €1,994 per liter, down 5 from the previous day. This remains good news despite the objective difficulty of keeping pace with fuel prices. But diesel prices have dropped to €2,225, a more significant reduction of 15.
On the motorway network, prices are higher. Gasoline costs an average of €2,023 per liter, while diesel reaches €2,281. LPG costs €0,928, and methane €1,991 per kilogram.
The changes made by individual companies would seem equally interesting… According to Staffetta Quotidiana, Eni has cut the recommended price of gasoline by five cents, bringing it to 1,94 euros per liter. This brings the price below the 1,99 euro mark. Diesel prices have been reduced by three cents, bringing the recommended price to 2,20 euros.
Other brands have also adjusted their price lists: IP has reduced diesel by three cents, Q8 by five, while Tamoil has applied a cut of one cent on petrol and two on diesel.
Then there's the comparison between companies and so-called independent pumps. Across the national network, considering approximately 24 monitored points of sale, the average price of self-service gasoline is currently €1,999 per liter. Diesel, on the other hand, is €2,241. Independent pumps are slightly more expensive than the company average for both fuels.
For those who need to refuel, the key data to watch remains diesel, which benefits from the tax discount and falling prices. But the timing matters: the excise duty cut ends on November 23rd. After that date, it will be clear whether the decline in international prices will be sufficient to keep costs at the pump lower.