Why prices and costs will increase in Italy in 2026: transport, insurance and excise duties

Why Prices and Costs Will Increase in Italy in 2026: Transport, Insurance and Excise Duties

As 2026 begins, Italian households and businesses are bracing for a wave of price increases across a variety of sectors. From transportation costs and insurance premiums to higher excise duties on fuels and tobacco, several decisions embedded in the 2026 Budget Law (Legge di Bilancio) and contractual automatic adjustments are reshaping everyday expenses. (fanpage.it)

1. Transport Costs — Fuel and Tolls on the Rise

One of the most talked-about changes for motorists and goods transporters in 2026 is the restructuring of excise duties on fuels:

• Diesel excise duty increases: The government has aligned excise duties on diesel and gasoline — a move that raises the diesel tax by about 4,05 cents per liter while marginally lowering the fuel tax on gasoline. As a result, diesel now costs more at the pump — even more than gasoline in some regions — for the first time in years. This shift alone will push up transport costs for both consumers and businesses relying on road freight. (FIRSTonline)
• According to industry figures, excise duties and taxes together now make up a large portion of the fuel price in Italy — higher than in many other EU countries — meaning drivers pay a significant tax share for every liter purchased. (ANSA.it)

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