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

Conclusion

Italy’s planned fiscal and regulatory changes for 2026 — from excise duty redesigns to contractually mandated toll updates — are poised to lift prices in transport, insurance and excise-dependent sectors. This reflects a mix of government revenue strategy, inflation indexing and structural adjustments. While some measures aim at revenue fairness or environmental goals (like aligning fuel taxes), their effect will still be felt directly in higher consumer and business costs throughout the year. (fanpage.it)

If you’d like, I can also break this down visually into an infographic-style summary or provide tips for consumers and businesses to manage these cost increases in 2026.