Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Economy · TransportationIran conflict drives fuel and energy costs up across Italy. Diesel +18.5%, power bills +€350-€660/year. How to reduce your costs and what government aid is available.
Economy · National NewsItalian mortgage rates at 3.55% vs 3.23% EU average. Learn why Italian banks charge more, how it affects your borrowing costs, and what to expect in 2026.
Economy · PoliticsUS-Iran war closes Strait of Hormuz, driving Italian fuel up 74%. Expect higher gas, food prices through spring. Essential info for residents.
Economy · PoliticsIran blocks Hormuz Strait, Italy denies separate negotiations. How the 2026 crisis affects your energy bills, transport costs, and daily life in Italy.
Economy · EnvironmentBrent crude surges past $102 amid Middle East tensions. Italian families face €700-800 extra annually in energy costs. How this impacts your budget.
Economy · PoliticsEuropean stocks plunge €1.16 trillion amid Middle East conflict. Milan's FTSE MIB down 4.16%. What Italian investors and retirees need to know now.
Economy · PoliticsJindal's Taranto steelworks plan could cut 6,000 jobs by shifting production to Oman. Italy's government chooses between two competing bids by April 2026.
Economy · PoliticsMilan outperforms Europe with 0.6% gain as oil and gas prices fall. Italy's borrowing costs ease, offering relief for households amid Middle East tensions.
Politics · EconomyItaly negotiates with Iran as Strait of Hormuz crisis drives natural gas prices up 75% since January. Italian manufacturers face shortages, households see rising bills.