Govt to pass new energy-bill-aid decree

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 28 - Premier Giorgia Meloni's cabinet is set to approve a new decree with measures to help families cope with high energy bills on Tuesday.
    The package includes the extension of the 'social bonus' scheme to help low-income families pay their utility bills.
    Furthermore, according to a draft, the exemption for domestic consumers on payment of gas-system transmission charges will be extended until the end of June.
    But the electricity system charges were not mentioned in the draft decree and, therefore, look set to return.
    The decree also extends the reduction in the value added tax on gas to 5% to the second quarter of this year. (ANSA).