https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trucker-protest-leaves-supermarket-shelves-and-gas-pumps-empty-in-southern-italyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trucker-protest-leaves-supermarket-shelves-and-gas-pumps-empty-in-southern-italyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trucker-protest-leaves-supermarket-shelves-and-gas-pumps-empty-in-southern-italy#u153523Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:30:33 +0000Week-long trucker protests against high gasoline costs leave supermarket shelves and gas pumps empty in southern Italy, particularly affecting Naples. The demonstrations disrupt key transport and deliveries across the region, while also halting major food production sectors including pasta and buffalo mozzarella. Italian retailers warn of widespread food shortages as loading and unloading at supermarket warehouses remain blocked by the protesting drivers.Why it mattersThe demonstrations stem from soaring fuel prices that have placed heavy financial pressures on commercial drivers. In response