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Italy: Provisions regarding oil prices, business investments and internationalisation of Italian companies

Announcement

03 Apr 2026

In April 2026, the Italian government adopted a decree expanding business support measures. The decree includes an increase in industry tax credits, temporary fuel excise reductions, a fuel tax credit for agricultural firms, and enhanced internationalisation financing for companies affected by high energy costs.

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Number of interventions

4

4 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

0 liberalising

List of interventions

Implementation date

04 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

31 Dec 2027

Clarification: 14 May 2026
Financial assistance in foreign market In force

Recent update from 14 May 2026:

On 14 May 2026, SIMEST, operationalised the measure by launching the new "Energy for International Competitiveness" line under the existing "Digital and Ecological Transition" instrument of Fondo 3...

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Implementation date

04 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

31 Dec 2026

Announced: 03 Apr 2026
Tax or social insurance relief In force

Recent update from 21 Apr 2026:

On 3 April 2026, the Italian government adopted a decree-law amending Article 8 of Decree-Law No. 38 of 27 March 2026 (see related state act), by introducing an agricultural fuel tax credit. The de...

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Announced: 03 Apr 2026
Tax or social insurance relief In force

Recent update from 21 Apr 2026:

On 3 April 2026, the Italian government adopted a decree-law amending Article 8 of Decree-Law No. 38 of 27 March 2026 (see related state act), increasing the budget of the tax credit scheme support...

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Implementation date

04 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

31 Dec 2028

Announced: 03 Apr 2026
Financial grant In force

Recent update from 21 Apr 2026:

On 3 April 2026, the Italian government adopted a decree-law amending Article 8 of Decree-Law No. 38 of 27 March 2026 (see related state act). The new decree creates a EUR 197.7 million (USD 227.8 ...

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