A richer Italy in WWII: WI oil is discovered in Lybia in 1925?

This proves nothing and in the end matters nothing for the scenario.
It was just an example of foreign politic decisions taken on the basis of internal politics struggle (and petty rivalries)

The PoD would make Mussolini more imperialist (and this sets Italy in a collision course with the Entente), and having an even stronger autocratic grip on the regime
We do not agree, but I am trying to understand your point.
Why do you think that an Italy which is marginally richer because of trade would be more imperialist and in a collision course with the Entente?
I do not understand this assumption, especially since France (as well as Germany) is probably one of the countries buying the stuff.
 
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