The strike by Italian truck drivers which initiated in Sicily more than ten days ago against the outrageous fuel costs and government reforms is still going on.
This strike is paralyzing many sectors of the already fragile Italian economy.
Italy's technical government which took place after Berlusconi's administration is trying to deregulate many industries. It says that the painful measures taken are essential to prevent Italy from defaulting.
There is a great deal of unsatisfaction among all the population and in the meantime one litre .of gasoline costs nearly as much as prosecco.
The average cost of one litre of gasoline (there are 4 litres to one gallon) is of 1,8 Euro which is the equivallent of approximately 10 dollars a gallon depending on the exchange rate of course
Source: cnn.com