promoting more sustainable choices in other sectors.
👉 While the increases can be painful for the pocket, they stem from policies that combine fiscal and social objectives.
📊 7. Impact on households and businesses
👨 👩 👧 7.1 Families
Cost increases — from transport to fuel to daily shopping — mean:
lower real purchasing power;
family budget under pressure;
possible more careful consumption choices (e.g. less car trips, change of insurance provider, etc.).
🏭 7.2 Businesses and professionals
For companies, especially those working with transport and logistics:
higher operating costs (fuel, tolls);
possible increases in the prices of services to end customers to maintain margins;
higher financial charges if the Tobin Tax and other contributions are reflected in bank costs.
📌 8. Conclusion
In summary, in 2026 prices and costs will increase in Italy not for a single cause, but for a combination of factors:
Automatic adjustments to regulated prices (tolls).
Expansionary fiscal policy with realignment of excise duties (fuels).
Increases in taxes on insurance and ancillary guarantees.
New excise duties on consumer products (cigarettes, parcels).
Combined effect of several legislative and fiscal measures that add up and impact daily life.
