The protests, now in their fifth day, were triggered by diesel prices hitting €2.30 per litre and have forced major pasta factories to suspend operations. Supermarkets in southern Italy are running out of fresh produce, while petrol stations in Naples, Palermo, Catania, and Salerno face shortages. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini promised to release frozen government subsidies to end the strikes, but authorities are preparing to deploy 500 troops to Milan and may impose a curfew to manage unrest in the north.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Campania Hauliers Extend Blockades Despite Sicilian Protest Reversal
War4 hours ago
Hauliers in Calabria and Campania have rejected a government deal and will maintain their road and port closures for at least another week. Representatives from those regions stated they were not satisfied with the outcome of meetings with the government, though hauliers in Sicily have called for an end to their blockades to avoid further penalizing the region and those in Puglia are lifting closures in part.
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