Transport Fuel Costs Soar, Italian Container Trucks Shut Down

The Russian-Ukrainian war has caused energy supply problems. The Italian transportation industry union pointed out on Friday that the recent explosion in fuel costs has made it difficult for the transportation industry to support cost pressures. Various transportation companies have decided to suspend the service of container trucks nationwide from tomorrow.

Drivers plan protests, urge government to step in

The Italian transport industry union said that all container trucks will be suspended, not because of a strike, but because of soaring fuel costs. The union said it was unclear how long the service was suspended, and if the Italian government did not intervene to reduce fuel costs and allow fuel prices to continue to rise, it would be difficult for container truck services to restart. Drivers are also planning to demonstrate across the country on Saturday, urging the government to intervene as soon as possible to restore the normal operation of the freight market as soon as possible. The Association of Consumer Groups pointed out that the suspension of service of container trucks will lead to a spike in retail prices, which is passed on to consumers and businesses.