Italian truckers warn of nationwide strike over soaring fuel costs

Conftrasporto, Italy's main truckers federation, warned that its members might stage a nationwide work stoppage to highlight the pressure from sharply higher fuel costs. President Pasquale Russo called on the government to convene an urgent meeting with industry bodies, saying failure to do so would force a strike. He described the situation as highly volatile, with price hikes sparking unrest among transport companies and prompting spontaneous protests in several regions.

Organisers in southern Italy are reportedly coordinating roadblocks, and recent actions in the Cosenza area have depleted fuel supplies at most stations, leading to extensive queues and traffic congestion. The federation said the protests are spreading as the fuel squeeze deepens.