The Chamber of Deputies is about to vote on the annual law for the market and competition that requires producers to communicate to consumers if a product has suffered a reduction in the quantity sold and a related increase in price.…
The Competition and Market Authority has closed its investigation into Ryanair, which will refund over €1,5 million to consumers for extra airport check-in costs. The company has committed to changing its policies to avoid…
Ryanair introduces hand luggage fee increases for those who add a second bag after booking. Here are all the new features
In 2023, the used car market in Italy increased by 6,6%, with 2,9 million changes of ownership, a higher figure than new registrations. Italians prefer traditional combustion engines. The choice is influenced by…
The automotive industry is in crisis, with rising prices making buying a car a luxury. In 2023, the average expenditure in Italy reached almost 29 thousand euros, a 38% increase from 2019. The causes include the…
The anniversary is celebrated with tables and banquets throughout Italy. This year is the sign of a positive season with millions of tourists
Fuel prices are at their lowest since February, thanks to the drop in crude oil prices. A little relief for motorists traveling in August. Self-service petrol at 1,845 euros per litre, Diesel at 1,721. Traveling by car…
Legambiente data on beautiful Italian beaches is matched by Confesercenti data on Italians who will go abroad. Greece and Spain are among the favorite destinations in the face of the Bel Paese's high summer prices
The price of coffee is increasing due to climate change, but Italians don't want to give up their daily ritual. Searches are growing, +140%, on offers and discounts on products. The consumption of alternative drinks such as barley and…
Petrol, that's where the highest prices are. Codacons' complaint: the highest increases in prices in the provinces of Benevento and Modena. The ministry's response: "Average prices? For petrol 1,910 euros". The Crc's complaint: "Taxes over…
The oil rally and OPEC+ cuts are causing fuel prices to skyrocket. Petrol at self-service outlets exceeds 1,9 euros per litre, a six-month high. Served over 2 euros, with peaks of 2,5 euros on the motorway.…
Over the years, the size of cars has grown significantly. But prices have also increased with them. From SUVs to vans to station wagons, here are some wallet-friendly models over 4,5 metres
The streaming platform is now following the path already traced by Netflix. What are the new packages and how much do they cost: the premium offer reaches 120 euros per year. Meanwhile, in the US, a stop to sharing passwords between friends
A collapse in imports expected. Ships now avoid Suez and circumnavigate Africa, increasing time and cost. There is a risk of a diesel shortage. And the price of diesel has already increased by 15% in the last month
The shopping cart drops slightly in December. According to estimates, the national index increases by 0,6% on an annual basis. Energy goods down, food sector accelerates
The funds in the finance are considered inadequate by FederBio and WWF - The contradictions between crops with and without pesticides - The problem of final prices
The minister seems to want to make fun of consumers by pretending to forget that the price of petrol that matters is not the industrial one but the one at the pump and that the excise duties that weigh on the price do not rain from the sky but…
A decisive and sharp rise in prices could occur again in the autumn: here's what we know about the new "sting" to come
A new report by the Observatory of Italian public accounts indicates that, faced with such different inflation rates within the Eurozone, the unitary monetary policy of the ECB risks being too expansionary for some countries and too restrictive for others
Starting today, it is mandatory to exhibit close to the distributor's prices, even the national average ones. Fines of up to 2 euros and suspension for repeat offenders
Even many accommodation facilities and restaurants have had to redo their accounts after the overly optimistic prospects made in the autumn. Will it be enough to attract some last minute tourists?
Inflation for the month stands at 0,1%. The change brings inflation back to the levels of April 2022. There is also a drop in the Eurozone. For 2023, the inflation acquired in Italy is +5,7% for the general index and +5,1% for the…
Bad news for Italians who will have to deal with a new increase in fuel prices for the summer holidays. Gasoline in served mode is close to €2 per litre, the average price of diesel also rises, reaching…
A drop of 234 euros (-17%) in the price of gas and 363 euros (-25%) in the price of electricity is expected. The new Arera tariffs are expected in March. Tabarelli, Nomisma Energia: "continue to diversify"
THE HANDS OF THE ECONOMY FOR FEBRUARY 2023 - Is the resilience of the world economy confirmed? Are Europe and America out of the shadow of the recession? Is China back to being a locomotive? Central Banks want higher rates: by how much and for how long?…
From February 5, the embargo on Russian refined products will come into force. Risk of diesel sting in Europe. Here because
A research by Nomisma on behalf of Agronetwork describes a country worried about the consequences of war and climate change. 8 million Italians in 2023 will save on food spending
Inflation has reached its maximum but food raw materials have begun to fall. A provocation? No. Few have noticed, that's what's going on
The latest Cdp Brief on gas prices underlines the strong vulnerability of the Italian energy system. Panetta (ECB): "Russia has manipulated gas prices"
Inside or outside Italy, inflation does not make discounts. The drought and the energy crisis are pushing up the prices of many products. And Frankfurt is ready to evaluate a new tightening of 75 basis points
The energy crisis threatens to leave Italy and the whole world without sparkling water and consequently without the much-loved carbonated drinks - Producers warn of exorbitant costs
According to the Tagliacarne Study Center, income decreased above all in the North-East (-2.104 euros), but in relative terms, inflation hit above all the South (-10%)
Record prices and less and less gas available: the EU is preparing to face a new emergency. The EU Parliament approves the new European taxonomy with gas and nuclear power
Petrol and diesel now break through the threshold of 2 euros per litre. And politics is looking for new ways to contain the repercussions on families and businesses already exhausted by months of price increases
With inflation soaring, "shrinkflation" can become a strong temptation for companies that reduce product quantities to save money and consumers pay the same price for less
The war in Ukraine and the increase in prices have their effects felt on the entire waste management system and companies appeal to Draghi
At the origin of the increases in wheat and corn there is not only the Russia-Ukraine war but also the climate, the expensive fuel and the stop of cereal exports from Hungary
The figure, calculated by the Italian Public Accounts Observatory, refers to the increase in imports of raw materials (primarily gas) and unprocessed food products
Prices of agricultural commodities are still at the top, after a record 2021. The tastes of the Chinese take butter to the stars. And hedge funds are ready to cash in
The increase in the price of wheat first and of other raw materials then caused the price of pasta to rise, which is sold in large-scale distribution at 1,52 euros per kilo - Divella: "Prices will continue to rise"
The price of sugar is skyrocketing due to production drops due to frosts and the use of cane for biofuels. But technology and the use of satellites are advancing against climate change to prevent sudden drops in temperature
Despite a 12% rebound this year and 0,5% growth in 2022, banks remain reluctant to provide credit to the sector, which has been distinguished by a persistently high level of payment defaults and corporate bankruptcies. Overseas, US construction will grow at a…
Registrations grew by 25,2% to almost 5,4 million cars, while there is a strong rebound in materials and equipment as a factor limiting production: the misalignment between supply and demand leads to an increase in…
Responding to a parliamentary question, Minister Cingolani recalls a European Directive which obliges tobacco manufacturers to collect the butts guilty of being left on the street by smokers - The operation makes it probable that cigarette prices will rise
Between monthly fees, installments, discounts and other sellers' gadgets, nobody ever knows exactly what the price of a car is. But often there are unpleasant surprises
THE HANDS OF THE ECONOMY OF JUNE 2021/3 - The acceleration of consumer prices is in the data, should it be stopped? What supports the rise in commodity prices? How is the main inflationary factor, i.e. the cost of labour, behaving?
THE HANDS OF THE ECONOMY FOR MAY 2021/3 - Will the price increases in raw materials set the price race in motion? What can prevent this? Which price index to watch? Because PMI indices are misleading.
Consumer prices will accelerate in the coming months, but it will be a flash in the pan: that's why. Those who fear and foresee a flashback of inflation do not consider the structural changes and the missing link in the chain that fuels it
Because inflation remains a tiger with feet of clay. What are the conditions for it to become a danger again? The virus has affected price measurement. Is it really relevant?
For the third time since 1954, the country recorded a negative annual average. This was revealed by Istat which published data on consumer prices for December. Net of energy, positive inflation
Will inflation stay low? And why? What is the reason to fear its rise? And what forces are holding it down?
The Authority shines a light on thousands of points of sale to verify whether or not there has been speculation on the prices of food, detergents, disinfectants and gloves - Requests for information from many chains: from Carrefour to Conad, from Crai…
The Coronavirus emergency had the rush to supermarkets as its first effect - The increase in consumption of some products has given rise to a surge in the prices of flour and eggs
How prices are measured in the #stayhome era. What will keep the cost-of-living dynamic low. Because OPEC+'s cut in extraction doesn't support crude oil.
Inflationary pressures remain subdued. Indeed, in the Eurozone they are destined to ease due to job cuts in manufacturing and in the banking sector, which will curb labor costs. The increase in the prices of oil and non-energy commodities are a…
Falling prices, unbridled competition, unsustainable investments, increasingly low profitability, job cuts: the telecommunications industry in Italy is clearly in crisis but politics does not seem to notice it - Maybe it's time it woke up
There are several tablets for children on the market: not only devices for teenagers, but even playful tools for preschoolers. In a context of alternation between motor activity and mental processing, the growth of a child can make use of these…
DWS REPORT - Prices continue to rise in services and non-durable goods all the time - Durable goods, however, increased in the 80s and early 90s, then suddenly reversed their course…
International tensions have pushed the price of oil above 80 euros per barrel - The repercussions on the price of fuel are immediate: filling up with petrol for a medium-sized car costs a fortune
The seizures of creditors increasingly put Venezuela's oil in crisis, which has lost control of very important plants in the Caribbean and which risks having to reduce exports by 500 barrels a day, with effects on the market…
FOCUS BNL - Global property prices have recovered what they lost in the crisis and in some countries, such as Germany, are even much higher - Italy, on the other hand, is the only country in the euro area where property prices…
Only some categories of passengers will be able to bring two bags on board, the others will end up in the hold - The cost of baggage drops - CEO O'Leary on Alitalia: "We will present an offer for Alitalia's long-haul assets".
In August, reassuring news on the main components of the economy. The international picture supports and confirms the growth trend of our country in the monthly note of the Institute of Statistics. The US economy is driven by exports, Spain is running in the Eurozone…
According to data from the Centro Studi Promotor, from January to June 2017 spending grew by 9,5%, while consumption decreased by 0,7%. Compared to the first half of 2016, the price of diesel increased more than…
The president of the ECB confirms the continuation of the purchases at 60 billion until the end of the year and even beyond if necessary - "The recovery is consolidating but the risks persist even if they are now balanced" - "Inflation is not yet…
It is the highest level for four years. The acceleration is above all linked to the surge in energy prices following the increase in bills decided by the Authority - Excluding energy, prices are unchanged According to Eurostat, inflation is rising again in the Eurozone too (+1,9 .XNUMX%)
FOCUS BNL - After a long phase of decline, house prices have started to rise again in Italy too - In the world they have grown by 2% and in China by as much as 8% - Sales and sales are also growing: in 2016…
According to SosTariffe.it there are no longer any major differences between the promotions that operators reserve for old and new customers. A new comparator allows you to compare the best offers even for those who do not want to change telephone provider
Coldiretti farmers arrived in Rome from the production areas to protest against the import of rice from the East which has brought down the prices of national production but not those in supermarkets. "It takes 3 kg of rice to…
FOCUS BNL - Oil prices recovered and stabilized in 2017 - The pros and cons of their fluctuation on economic growth.
The Government is once again about to take action on excise duties: each pack of cigarettes should increase by about 10-20 cents - Here are all the prices.
Germany's inflation exceeds 2% for the first time since 2012. In February, Berlin's consumer price index – harmonized to EU standards – rose to 2,2% year on year from 1,9, XNUMX% in January.
The bad weather has brought more intense cold than the seasonal averages and damage to agriculture but Coldiretti warns: the increases can be speculative. Here are some tracks to follow to defend yourself against anomalous prices
The intense cold of these days is not exceptional and the snow in the South is not so unusual, as explained by Gianmaria Sannino, climatologist of Enea. However, the farmers were caught off guard and Coldiretti foresees considerable damage and possible increases…
The second step of the reform launched by the Energy Authority takes off with the new year. Prices will rise above all for those with low energy consumption, but to help needy families there is the social bonus which will reimburse the higher cost. Here you are…
According to data from the Petroleum Union, the price of oil decreased by 18% on 2015, but the consensus for 2017 speaks of prices between 50 and 60 dollars a barrel - Petroleum products still cover…
FOCUS BNL - Worldwide house prices have returned to 2007 levels while in Italy (and China) they continue to fall and in the second quarter of the year recorded the 18th consecutive trend decline - The…
The guarantor has launched two investigations into Enel and Sorgenia into the anomalous increases in procurement costs applied to Terna in the March-June period. Costs that were passed on to bills for the third quarter of 2016, giving rise to strong protests. But…
The increase decided on 1 July and then suspended by the Tar after the Codacons appeal, created tensions with the Minister of Development Calenda. But above all he reopened a series of questions about the speed and supervisory capacity of the Energy Authority…
The Authority announces the parachute for consumers in view of the 2018 liberalization, during the Annual Report in Parliament - Energy consumption recovers for the first time in 4 years: +3,2% - Water, investments restart…
