On Monday evening, truck drivers in southern Italy launched protests against the steep rise in fuel costs, which have climbed to approximately 2.30 euros per liter. Protesters used their trucks to barricade port entrances and highways, including the A1 motorway and the port of Naples, causing significant traffic congestion and supply chain disruptions. Starting in Sicily, the unrest spread to Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, and Campania. The Italian consumer rights association, Codacons, issued a warning regarding the situation, highlighting the risks of imminent shortages of essential food items in supermarkets and the potential for unfair price hikes by parties exploiting the current crisis.