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Italian truck drivers block refineries in protest at diesel prices

Original: Italian truck drivers have been blocking refineries and key roads to protest against soaring diesel prices. Italy’s gove

Italian truck drivers are blocking refineries and key roads in protest against soaring diesel prices. The government has warned that truckers obstructing roads could face criminal penalties, and authorities have begun moving to clear the demonstrations. The blockades are disrupting fuel supplies, and observers are watching for how hard Rome will crack down on the protests.

Why now: Soaring diesel prices have sparked blocking protests that risk disrupting fuel supplies and drawing a government crackdown.

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• Italian truck drivers have been blocking refineries and key roads to protest against soaring diesel prices. Italy’s government has warned truckers blocking roads could face criminal penalties, as authorities move to clear demonstrations. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in… · Vittoria · 3

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