In addition to fuel costs:
- Motorway tolls across most of the national network are increasing from January 1, 2026. These rises, averaging around 1.5% and reaching up to 1.9% in some stretches, are tied to inflation adjustments built into concession contracts, not discretionary tax hikes. (FIRSTonline)
For logistics companies especially, even small increases in fuel and toll costs add up over large fleets and high mileage, contributing to higher prices for goods and services downstream. (TrasportoEuropa)
2. Insurance Premiums — Tax Changes Impacting Costs
- The Budget Law includes a shift in how certain auto insurance coverages are taxed. For example, the levy on ancillary guarantees such as driver injury protection is being raised from 2.5% to 12.5%. This change will push up the price of many standard policies for motorists. (alvolante.it)
Although this component specifically affects parts of auto insurance, the broader insurance market may adjust base rates in response to higher tax burdens — meaning higher premiums for consumers across different types of coverage. (Reddit)
3. Excise Duty Increases — Beyond Fuel
Excise duty hikes are not limited to transport fuels. Other excise-taxed goods will see price effects:
- Tobacco products, including cigarettes and related items, will face stepped increases in excise duties. In 2026 alone, a pack of cigarettes could become several cents more expensive as the government raises the fixed portion of excise taxes. (Money.it)
- These duty increases are part of multi-year plans to boost state revenue and, in the case of tobacco, also reflect government health policy goals.
Excise duties are a key revenue source for public finances, but their rise typically gets passed through to consumers — adding to general inflationary pressures in the economy. (fanpage.it)
4. Beyond Taxes — Broader Inflation and Cost Pressures
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