Eni has fixed a maximum price for its fuels, setting petrol at 1.99 euros and diesel at 2.19 euros, according to alVolante. The decision was reported on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Corriere della Sera reports that the choice sits behind a series of elements: trips to Africa and phone calls between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Eni chief executive Claudio Descalzi. The outlet frames these as part of the background to the company's move on fuel costs.
The measure drew political reaction. ANSA reports that Antonio Tajani, a leader of Forza Italia, described the outcome as a win for his party on fuel prices, adding that parts of the centre-right had also wanted to tax businesses. Il Foglio argued that a price ceiling set by a private company is sensible, while one imposed by the state is not, using Eni as its case in point. Sky TG24 published an explainer on how the cap works and what is known about it.
What remains unclear from the reporting is how long the cap will stay in place and whether other fuel retailers will follow Eni. Watch for further statements from Eni, the government and competing operators on whether the ceiling holds or spreads across the market.