MILAN (AP) — Some supermarket shelves and gas station pumps were empty in the southern city of Naples on Tuesday due to a week-long protest by truck drivers against the high cost of diesel driven up by the Iran war.
Protesters blocked the loading and unloading of fresh food and other goods at supermarket distribution warehouses near Naples on Monday, Sky TG24 reported. The truckers are adding their voices to demonstrations that have spread across Europe as the war disrupts economies.
One supermarket in the city posted a note on empty shelves apologizing that “some products may be temporarily unavailable or available in a reduced range" due to the truckers' strike.
Shortages of fresh pasta, packaged cheeses and meats as well as produce have been reported in Sicily, partly due to stockpiling by shoppers. Partially empty supermarket shelves were also reported in the southern regions of Calabria and Puglia.
Transport Minister Matteo Salvini met Tuesday with national trucking associations to help the truckers cope, promising tax credits to offset soaring diesel prices and funds to modernize trucking fees.
Diesel prices are roughly a third higher than before the Iran war, despite government-backed efforts to curb pump prices. A temporary diesel tax discount expired earlier this month.
The president of the Unatras group of trucking associations, Paolo Uggè, said Salvini promised that payments would begin Wednesday and pledged legislation to address operating costs, the news agency LaPresse reported. Another meeting was set for next week.
A notice on empty shelves at a supermarket apologizes to customers for the lack of products, due to an ongoing truckers strike in Naples, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
A woman walks past empty shelves at a supermarket in Naples, Italy, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain followed up its four goals against Manchester City with another four against Barcelona in the Champions League.
Two big tests passed and PSG’s bid for a third straight title is off to a rampant start with three wins in a row and 14 goals scored overall.
The 4-2 victory at home to five-time champion Barcelona on Tuesday followed the 4-2 win at City last week.
Home and away, PSG is showing its attacking might and the depth of its squad, not to mention the self-belief of its players.
Despite losing Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to injury, PSG found a way through as its relentless pressure led to two late goals against previously-unbeaten Barcelona in a blockbuster.
A brilliant strike from Vitinha in the 81st minute and a close-range goal from Fabian Ruiz sealed victory for the two-time defending champion.
By the end, jubilant PSG fans taunted Barcelona’s players with chants of “Olé” every time they touched the ball.
Not even a latest mesmerizing solo goal from 19-year-old star Lamine Yamal was enough for Barca as the Catalan club's 11-game winning run came to an end at Parc des Princes.
Yamal equalized for free-scoring Barcelona for the second time, when his goal in the 79th minute made it 2-2.
The 19-year-old forward chested down a botched headed clearance from substitute Warren Zaire-Emery and ghosted past him down the right flank with ease before stabbing the ball inside the post. It was the Catalan club's 50th goal in 12 games this season, 10 of them for Spain sensation Yamal.
Two minutes later, PSG was back in front as inspirational midfielder Vitinha controlled the ball with his chest on the edge of the area and slammed a powerful shot past Joan García into the bottom corner.
Désiré Doué had scored PSG's opening goal with a fine effort late in the first half, while his corner was headed in by Lucas Hernandez in the 72nd.
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Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, center, scores his side's second goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, left, is challenged by PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)
PSG's Fabian Ruiz scores their fourth goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa Suarez)
PSG's Desire Doue celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
