Fuel front heats up with taxi drivers, sit-ins and assemblies

Following a temporary truce, protests against rising fuel prices are reigniting among taxi drivers and Ncc operators in Italy. On October 26, 2026, a demonstration will occur in Rome, while a major assembly for taxi unions is planned in Florence. The Italian government has requested the EU to extend targeted aid to cover fuel price increases for farmers. The main demand from taxi and Ncc representatives is for a tax credit that has diminished over the years, which they argue could alleviate rising operational costs. Additionally, there are calls for an extraordinary compensation fund and the extension of professional diesel subsidies. A meeting with transport ministers is scheduled to discuss structural issues in the transport sector, following emergency measures announced last week.