Trucker Protest Empties Naples Supermarkets and Gas Stations

Supermarket shelves and gas station pumps in Naples, Italy, were empty Tuesday due to a week-long trucker protest against high diesel costs driven by the Iran war, with blockades halting goods deliveries. Protesters blocked loading and unloading at distribution warehouses near Naples, causing shortages of fresh pasta, cheeses, meats, and produce, with similar reports in Sicily, Calabria, and Puglia, partly from shopper stockpiling. Transport Minister Matteo Salvini met trucking associations Tuesday, promising tax credits and funds to modernize fees, with payments starting Wednesday, though diesel prices remain a third higher than pre-war levels.