In the infinite zigzag of highways and roads that connect Italian cities, the price of gasoline becomes a constant concern for motorists.
But what happens when this price appears to be manipulated or exaggerated? Here's a specific case that raised more than a few eyebrows and caught the attention of the authorities.
The speculations of some incorrect gas stations
Who has never sighed in front of the price of petrol, especially when there are considerable differences between one service station and another?
But sometimes, these differences may be hiding something more sinister.
Yes, there are unfair petrol stations who, trying to earn a few euros more, inflate the prices beyond reasonable.
The case of the pump on the A8: Petrol above 2.7€
On the highway A8 Varese-Milan, one of these gas stations has attracted attention.
With a staggering price of 2,722 euros per liter, the gas station sparked outrage and amazement.
Imagine filling up and finding out you have to pay 136,1 €! A cost that is unbelievable, especially when one considers that the motorway average stands at 2,017 euros per liter.
The request for the intervention of the Guardia di Finanza
Faced with such a height difference, it is no surprise that the matter has become serious business.
Furio Truzzi, President of Absolute users, called together the Guardia di Finanza, requesting a detailed inspection at the plant.
It's not just a matter of pocket, but of ethics and transparency.
The obligation to display the regional average price
Despite the Meloni government has introduced the obligation to exhibit the regional average price, that doesn't seem to have stopped the speculation.
The case of the A8 is a striking example of how a rule can be circumvented simply by not giving a damn and how monitoring and intervention by the authorities remain essential.
