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Eni Caps Fuel Prices, Stellantis Halts Production

Eni sets fuel price caps amid rising costs; Stellantis halts Melfi plant due to component shortages.

Florent Kalfon · September 26, 2026 · 9 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Italy are deteriorating due to Eni's fuel price cap and Stellantis's production halt at Melfi. Rising costs and supply chain issues are straining operations.

In this briefing Eni · Florence Costanzo · Stellantis · Melfi plant · Florence-Rome railway line

Regulation

energy
retail

Eni sets fuel price cap at €2.19 for diesel, €1.99 for petrol

a gas station with cars parked on the side of the road — Riccardo Tuninato / Unsplash

Eni has announced a price cap on diesel and petrol, effective from 28 September, setting the maximum price at €2.19 per litre for diesel and €1.99 for petrol. This cap is approximately 17 cents lower than the current average prices, according to Fonte Ufficiale. The price cap is linked to ongoing tax relief on excise duties and will be in effect for 30 days. This move aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on consumers and businesses.

Impact Fuel importers and retailers will adjust to Eni's price cap, affecting margins and pricing strategies.

Watch The decree is due in the Journal Officiel on 1 October · 1 October 2026

Sources: TGcom24 ↗, La Stampa ↗, Fonte Ufficiale ↗

Disruption

automotive
manufacturing

Stellantis halts Melfi plant due to component shortage

Stellantis will suspend production at its Melfi plant from 28 September to 2 October due to a shortage of components, according to Fonte Ufficiale. This halt follows the ongoing suspension at the Mirafiori plant, highlighting the supply chain challenges facing the automotive sector. Florence Costanzo, regional secretary of Metalmeccanici Basilicata, noted the complexity of the situation for the Melfi site and the broader automotive industry.

Impact Automotive suppliers and workers at Stellantis face production delays and potential financial strain due to the halt.

Sources: Fonte Ufficiale ↗

logistics

Train collision disrupts Florence-Rome line, no injuries

A freight train derailed and collided with a regional passenger train on the Florence-Rome line near Rignano, causing significant service disruptions, according to Virgilio Notizie. No injuries were reported, but the incident led to broken windows and suspended rail services. Replacement connections have been activated to manage the delays and maintain passenger movement.

Impact Logistics operators and commuters face delays and rerouting on the Florence-Rome rail line.

Sources: Virgilio Notizie ↗, Rai News ↗