https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Petrol prices in Italy have increased by 20 percent in the past six months. Here's what you should expect to pay at the pump, where it's cheapest to fuel up, and what to expect next. https://www.thelocal.it/20260923/how-much-can-you-expect-to-pay-for-fuel-in-italy Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:31:10 +0200 how-much-can-you-expect-to-pay-for-fuel-in-italy The 'auto bollo' vehicle tax will be eliminated for most cars and drivers in Italy in 2027. But who's eligible for the tax cut, and how can you claim it? https://www.thelocal.it/20260918/explained-will-you-benefit-from-italys-abolished-road-tax-in-2027 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:21:46 +0200 explained-will-you-benefit-from-italys-abolished-road-tax-in-2027 For 2027, the owners of about 70 percent of vehicles on Italy's roads will not have to pay the annual road tax in a measure the government claims will help offset rising fuel prices. https://www.thelocal.it/20260917/italy-to-scrap-costly-road-tax-from-2027 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:24:27 +0200 italy-to-scrap-costly-road-tax-from-2027 Buying a car in Italy seems like it should be easy, but in fact, it can be hard to convince someone to take your money, explains The Local reporter Miranda Mullings. https://www.thelocal.it/20260908/five-things-that-surprised-me-about-buying-a-car-in-italy Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:22:54 +0200 five-things-that-surprised-me-about-buying-a-car-in-italy Many of the factors to consider when deciding to buy a new or used car in Italy aren't unique, but there are a few Italian particularities that make the decision a little less straightforward than you might think. https://www.thelocal.it/20260909/is-it-better-to-buy-a-new-or-used-car-in-italy Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:55:43 +0200 is-it-better-to-buy-a-new-or-used-car-in-italy Some of the heaviest traffic of the summer is forecast in the coming days as people across Italy make their way home before the return to work and school. https://www.thelocal.it/20260828/what-to-expect-on-italys-roads-on-the-last-weekend-of-summer-holidays Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:21:22 +0200 what-to-expect-on-italys-roads-on-the-last-weekend-of-summer-holidays If you're visiting or staying in Italy for any length of time and are planning on doing some travelling, a generous neighbour or relative might offer you access to their vehicle. But what does the law say about driving someone else's car? https://www.thelocal.it/20240531/reader-question-can-i-drive-a-friend-or-relatives-car-in-italy Fri, 31 May 2024 15:45:41 +0200 reader-question-can-i-drive-a-friend-or-relatives-car-in-italy If you want to avoid falling foul of Italy's Highway Code, there are certain documents and items you'll need to have on hand when driving on the country's roads. https://www.thelocal.it/20241011/five-things-you-always-need-to-have-in-your-car-in-italy-by-law Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:59:27 +0200 five-things-you-always-need-to-have-in-your-car-in-italy-by-law If you're visiting Italy from outside Europe and plan to drive during your trip, will an international driving permit be necessary? Here's a look at the rules. https://www.thelocal.it/20230321/reader-question-do-i-need-an-international-permit-to-drive-in-italy Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:31:29 +0100 reader-question-do-i-need-an-international-permit-to-drive-in-italy With thousands expected to hit the road during August, Italy’s state police released a traffic calendar, highlighting peak travel times. https://www.thelocal.it/20260730/italys-august-traffic-calendar-the-best-and-worst-days-to-travel Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:50:14 +0200 italys-august-traffic-calendar-the-best-and-worst-days-to-travel The coming weekend brings some of the heaviest traffic Italy’s roads will see all summer, with the state police forecasting critical conditions as holidaymakers set off for the August break. https://www.thelocal.it/20260731/heavy-traffic-warnings-issued-for-saturday-as-italys-summer-exodus-begins Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:05:16 +0200 heavy-traffic-warnings-issued-for-saturday-as-italys-summer-exodus-begins You've probably noticed a wide range of vehicles zipping around Italy's streets, from tiny cars that look like toy robots to the quaint three-wheeled Piaggio Ape. But are any of these available to people without an Italian driver's licence? https://www.thelocal.it/20260728/mythbuster-is-there-any-way-you-can-drive-without-a-licence-in-italy Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:52:42 +0200 mythbuster-is-there-any-way-you-can-drive-without-a-licence-in-italy If you're an American moving to Italy and want to continue driving here, you'll eventually have to retake your test. These are a few of the main differences between the two countries you should be aware of. https://www.thelocal.it/20260723/four-ways-getting-your-driving-license-in-italy-is-more-difficult-than-in-the-us Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:07:16 +0200 four-ways-getting-your-driving-license-in-italy-is-more-difficult-than-in-the-us The Italian government has temporarily taken hundreds of speed cameras out of service, deeming them non-compliant with new rules that came into force on Sunday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260713/margin-of-error-italy-takes-hundreds-of-uncertified-speed-cameras-out-of-action Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:43:22 +0200 margin-of-error-italy-takes-hundreds-of-uncertified-speed-cameras-out-of-action The rules of driving in Italy – and there are many – vary greatly depending on whether you're visiting or staying long-term. Here's everything you need to know in either case. https://www.thelocal.it/20260623/everything-americans-in-italy-need-to-know-about-driving Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:46:39 +0200 everything-americans-in-italy-need-to-know-about-driving Even though getting a driver's license in Italy is a daunting challenge, readers say it's definitely doable if you prepare and study well. https://www.thelocal.it/20260504/how-to-study-for-your-italian-drivers-license-theory-exam Mon, 04 May 2026 13:20:31 +0200 how-to-study-for-your-italian-drivers-license-theory-exam From a doctor's certificate confirming your sanity to three years of zero-tolerance drinking rules, here's what surprised two readers who recently passed the Italian test. https://www.thelocal.it/20260424/what-nobody-tells-you-about-getting-a-driving-license-in-italy Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:20:30 +0200 what-nobody-tells-you-about-getting-a-driving-license-in-italy As petrol and diesel prices continue to rise despite a government duty cut, on Thursday the industry minister demanded that oil companies must pass on savings to consumers. https://www.thelocal.it/20260410/why-fuel-prices-are-still-rising-despite-italys-tax-cut Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:05:28 +0200 why-fuel-prices-are-still-rising-despite-italys-tax-cut With fuel prices still high in Italy, here are some practical ways for drivers to keep costs down. https://www.thelocal.it/20260410/how-and-where-to-find-the-cheapest-fuel-in-italy Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:43:58 +0200 how-and-where-to-find-the-cheapest-fuel-in-italy War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers. https://www.thelocal.it/20260328/what-are-european-countries-doing-to-keep-fuel-costs-down Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:13:15 +0100 what-are-european-countries-doing-to-keep-fuel-costs-down