in petrol and diesel. The CGI Mestre have stated in a note, that there will be no rise in VAT, for 2017 at least. A level that in both cases is at the top of the EU. The latest figures relate to the 24th of October last year, and tell us that our diesel costs 1,335 euros per litre, compared with the eurozone average of 1,165 euros. A significantly higher cost which clearly exceeds the average of the countries that adopt the single currency, which is equal to 1,365 euros per litre. Corrado Passera withdraws the offer for Mps due to "the attitude of total closure that the Bank has shown to us". As stated, the decision is the prerogative of the ECB and would appear inappropriate for