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«In a context characterized by significant geopolitical crises and significant tensions on fuel prices», Q8 Italia, «accepting the invitation of the Italian government, will apply a price cap on petrol and diesel, confirming its commitment to supporting consumers». We read it in a note which explains that the price cap will last 30 days starting from 1 October and is aimed at generating tangible benefits for motorists. The price cap will be applied with a modular approach, consistent with the different realities that make up the Company’s distribution system.”
Q8 Italia, continues the note, «will appropriately support managers and partners to guarantee the economic sustainability of the entire supply chain». A decision «consistent with the responsible behavior concretely adopted by the Company in recent months, aimed at protecting consumers and maintaining its competitiveness. In a particularly delicate moment for the energy system, characterized by unpredictable volatility of the international market, and for consumers, Q8 Italia therefore renews its commitment to doing its part, combining attention to prices, industrial investments, innovation and social responsibility”, concludes Q8.
Meloni: “Another important sign of attention to Italian families”
“I thank Kuwait and the group that controls the Q8 plants in Italy for having accepted the Italian Government’s appeal addressed to energy companies in order to calm the price of fuel”. Thus the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, commenting on Q8 Italia’s decision to set a ceiling on fuel prices. “After the choice of Eni and Socar, today another important signal of attention to Italian families arrives from Q8”, he concludes.
Pichetto: “I welcome this choice very positively”
«It was a wish that we made, I welcome it very positively», especially if «the big international players such as Eni, Socar and Q8 do so. It’s good, very good.” This was said by the Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, on the sidelines of the Euro-Mediterranean water forum, when asked about Q8’s choice to impose a price cap on fuel, in the wake of what was done by Eni and then by Socar. As for the complaints of distributors of smaller brands, Pichetto added: «These big brands are also suppliers. It is in the suppliers’ interest to guarantee the customer.”
Assoutenti: “Q8 is fine, but indicate the actual discount and how long it will last”
Q8’s decision to cut the prices of petrol and diesel at the pump is good for Assoutenti, but it is important at this stage to clearly indicate what the economic benefits will be for motorists, how much the prices at the distributors will actually fall and whether all the plants will adapt to the measure. This was stated by the consumer association, following the note from the oil company. «The price cuts implemented by Eni, Ip and Q8 unequivocally demonstrate what we have always supported since the beginning of the emergency: oil companies have ample margin to bring down prices by giving up part of their enormous profits – explains the president Gabriele Melluso – It is important, however, to clearly indicate the extent of the discounts at the pump to guarantee transparency for motorists, make the real economic benefits immediately understood and allow distributors to make informed choices». «Considering also the strong growth in fuel prices recorded from February to today, we believe that price caps and discounts cannot last just 30 days, but must be extended until the end of the year – continues Melluso – This is also because the situation in the Middle East continues to be critical and oil prices do not seem destined to fall in the short term».