Transport, from 2019 to today diesel costs have risen by 30%. For electricity, a surge of 73%.

The rising fuel prices have led many truck drivers, especially in Southern Italy, to protest. According to the Freight Insights Observatory, presented at the 11th International Forum of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio in Rome, electricity costs have surged by 73% and diesel prices by 30% from 2019 to 2026. These increases are contributing to the financial strain on transport operators, prompting calls for government intervention to address the escalating costs.