Follow Italianism

Hello, what do you want to look for?

Italianism – News about ItalyItalianism – News about Italy

Daily

Inflation in Italy reaches highest value in 36 years

Inflation is driven by energy prices, which increased due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Published

Inflation in Italy
Inflation in Italy reaches highest value in 36 years | bloomberglinea

Inflation in Italy reached its highest level in 36 years in May, according to preliminary data released on Tuesday (31) by the National Institute of Statistics (Istat).   

According to the agency, the National Consumer Price Index for the Community (NIC) accumulated an increase of 0,9% compared to April and 6,9% compared to May 2021, the highest annualized index since March 1986 (7 %).

The surge continues to be driven by energy prices, which showed growth of 42,2% in May in the annual comparison, against the 39,5% recorded in April.   

The cost of energy had already been rising since last year, but the movement accelerated from February onwards due to the Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the main supplier of natural gas to Italy.   

“High increases in the prices of energy goods continue to be the driver of inflation, and their consequences are increasingly spreading to other sectors of the market”, explained Istat. (Ansa).   


FOLLOW-US

Advertise with us!
⚠️ ITALIAN CITIZEN
Your AIRE registration may be IRREGULAR.
Did you change your address, get married, get divorced, or have children and not update your consular registration?
You may have services BLOCKED ⚠️
UPDATE NOW
In this article:, ,
ADVERTISING
Italian citizenship
Italian citizenship
Find out who is eligible and how to start the process.
• Document search in Italy
• Consular services
• AIRE and registration update
• Support for passport issuance
Talk to expert
ADVERTISING
Portuguese citizenship for children and grandchildren
Portuguese citizenship for children and grandchildren.
Free quote.
Free assessment of your case for applying for Portuguese citizenship. Complete assistance in all stages of the process.
Request analysis

Also check out:

Retreat and correction: Italy approves Security Law, but removes 'expulsion bonus' after pressure. Retreat and correction: Italy approves Security Law, but removes 'expulsion bonus' after pressure.

Italian politics

Italy approves security law, but removes 'expulsion bonus' after pressure.

Meloni's government adjusts bonuses for lawyers to save the decree at the last minute.

3 days ago
The choice of Lisbon reinforces Portugal as the Brazilian government's preferred "laboratory" for policies aimed at the diaspora. The choice of Lisbon reinforces Portugal as the Brazilian government's preferred "laboratory" for policies aimed at the diaspora.

Brazilians in Portugal

Brazilians in Portugal can now obtain the new unified ID card; in Italy, it will be available soon.

Lisbon takes the lead: Consulate is the first abroad to issue the new National Identity Card (CIN).

April 16th 2026
Italy's economy is on high alert: Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned Meloni that the country could enter a recession as early as 2026. Italy's economy is on high alert: Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned Meloni that the country could enter a recession as early as 2026.

Business

Alert in Italy: Minister predicts recession and plans anti-crisis measures for 2026.

Italy risks recession in 2026 due to the energy crisis and the war in Iran.

April 13th 2026
The results of the Happy City Index show that "beauty"—a factor that Italy has in abundance—is not enough to guarantee urban happiness in the 21st century. The results of the Happy City Index show that "beauty"—a factor that Italy has in abundance—is not enough to guarantee urban happiness in the 21st century.

Lifestyle

Happiness in Italy: Bologna leads the national ranking, but the country is outside the world's Top 50.

The Happy City Index 2026 analyzed 250 cities around the globe. In Italy, Bologna and Parma are the highest ranked.

April 8th 2026