Tracking economy for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · EconomyItalian defense and intelligence officials met at Palazzo Chigi to assess the Gulf security situation. Here's what the government confirmed about the meeting and response.
Economy · PoliticsEnergy prices surge across Europe as Meloni, Merz, De Wever hold emergency talks. Italy faces higher bills and industrial pressure amid geopolitical tensions.
Economy · National NewsEnergy prices plunge amid Middle East ceasefire hopes. Italian residents face lower heating bills, fuel costs, and potential mortgage relief as markets rally.
Economy · PoliticsProlonged Middle East conflict risks stagflation in Italy: higher energy bills, inflation surge, and job market slowdown. What residents need to know now.
Economy · National NewsHalf of Italian family firms need succession planning by 2036. New 2026 tax reforms, incentives & €15B support for business owners and successors.
Economy · PoliticsEuropean gas prices fell to €49.50/MWh. Italian households could save €15–25 monthly from May. But storage crisis and geopolitical risks loom.
Economy · TransportationIran's blockade of Hormuz halts 157 ships. Italian diesel hits €2/liter, supply delays reach 20 days. How the crisis affects your costs.
Economy · PoliticsG7 considers releasing 400M barrels as oil nears $120/barrel. How Middle East conflict impacts Italy's energy costs, inflation, and household bills.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East conflict pushes Italian gas and oil prices to 3-year highs. Learn how fuel costs and household bills surge, and what government relief is coming.