Because of the war in Iran, Italy is facing an energy bill of nearly 12 billion euro, the US-based think tank CNA reported today, the Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoted by BTA.
Between March 1 and August 31, increased costs for fuel, electricity and gas are estimated at approximately 11.6 billion euro compared to pre-crisis levels.
This cost is weighing on households and businesses, with more than half of it falling on transport. CNA estimates the increase in the price of gasoline and diesel fuel for the six-month period at approximately 5.8 billion euros.
The July data confirms strong demand for gasoline, which reached 900,000 tons, the highest level in sixteen years and 3.1% higher than the same month in 2025.
The figure for diesel, on the other hand, fell by 8.4%. In July, average prices were 1.908 euros per liter of gasoline and 2.027 euros per liter of diesel. The decrease in diesel consumption has mitigated costs, but has not been able to offset the price increase.
The fuel component alone accounts for approximately half of the increased energy costs estimated by CNA. Electricity bills also remain high. The increased accumulated costs for the six-month period are estimated at 3.7-3.8 billion euros.
The data also show that the price shock was not accompanied by a contraction in demand.
In July, electricity demand in Italy reached a record high for the month - 32.5 terawatt hours, an increase of 8.3% compared to July 2025. The bill is supplemented by gas consumed directly by households and businesses, for which CNA estimates the increased costs at around 2-2.2 billion euros.