"They bought up pasta, flour, and cans of tomatoes." There is a shortage of food and fuel in southern Italy.

Naples faces severe shortages of food and fuel due to a strike by transport workers. Supermarkets are running low on supplies as truck drivers block roads and halt deliveries. Panic buying has exacerbated the situation, with shelves emptying of pasta and canned goods, while smaller shops still have some stock. Diesel remains available, but gasoline is scarce, causing frustration among residents. The strike is expected to last until October 27, with negotiations planned between protesters and the government. A government meeting is set to discuss allocating over 500 million euros to support the transport sector.