Eni rivals say their prices already undercut utility-bill offer

Rival energy providers have said their prices are already lower than a new utility-bill offer unveiled by Eni, Italy's state-controlled energy giant, according to a report from ANSA.

The pushback follows Eni's announcement of the offer aimed at household customers, which came alongside the company's move to cap its fuel prices at its own gas stations.

The competing claims highlight ongoing competition among Italian energy providers over consumer pricing, at a time when household energy costs remain a closely watched issue for consumers and policymakers across Europe.

The report did not specify which competitors issued the response or provide detailed pricing comparisons between Eni's offer and those of rival firms.

Eni, in which the Italian state holds a significant stake, has periodically taken steps such as price caps in response to public and political pressure over energy costs, particularly during periods of elevated prices in European energy markets.