Good news for “those who travel with methane.” As of April 1, 2023, the cost of the automotive methane pump has dropped by about 4 cents per kilo. SFBM (Servizi Fondo Bombole Metano SpA) announced in a letter to the Ministry of Environment that the cut in the contribution of the methane cylinder fund “was increased from the current 0.062 euros to 0.040 euros”. and energy security.
“This is good news: it’s a small advantage for drivers that helps ease the burden of fuel costs,” said Minister Gilberto Pichetto. “Mase’s owner says it’s another part of the government’s strategy to contain energy prices at a particularly sensitive time for the country”.
The reduction was possible thanks to the optimization and rationalization of costs: 4 cents per kg is no small thing. Marco Mele, sole director of the SFBM, explains in a note: “This decision, which also responds to requests from the chambers of commerce, is a first but important step we can take and is part of a wider path we can take. The methane that is undertaken with the aim of following our decisions is to reduce mitigation costs for vehicle owners, It should be emphasized that it will not affect in any way the safety standards that we are responsible for ensuring and our core business,” adds Mele.
A small sign of caution to consumers grappling with the galloping inflation of recent months. If today the national average price of methane gas in the pump is 1.90 euros per kg, this figure will decrease to 1.86 as the contribution decreases.
There are about one million natural gas vehicles in circulation in Italy, including cars, buses and agricultural vehicles. In addition, methane is currently the least polluting fuel, not counting electric cars. Therefore, this measure aims to promote a suitable fuel for our country’s energy transformation. The sole director of the SFBM, we plan to continue on this path in the future”, concludes his words.
Source: Today IT
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