Italian truckers block roads to protest against soaring diesel prices
Italian truck drivers have been blocking refineries and key roads to protest against soaring diesel prices.
France 24 reports: Italian truck drivers have been blocking refineries and key roads to protest against soaring diesel prices.
Italy’s government has warned truckers blocking roads could face criminal penalties, as authorities move to clear demonstrations. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rome, Seema Gupta.
This world story centres on Italy. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Italian, FRANCE and Rome.
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