The year 2024 ends with a Difficult economic situation For many Italians, price increases and difficulties are marked by the weight of various expenditure items. But what awaits us in 2025? Predictions Not very satisfyingWith increases that will concern not only energy but also other important sectors for Italian families.
Growth in 2024: Spending more than anything else
In 2024, the global economy suffered from its effects International political tension and difficulties associated with climate change and scarcity of raw materials. Italian spending has been hit hard by these factors, with growth affecting different sectors. According to a report NameSpecifically relevant price increases:
- Carne: a record increase of +16% for cattle (it is no coincidence that Italians ate less meat) and +6% for young calves, due to supply problems and foreign competition;
- grain: The sector also recorded an increase along with difficulties in supply of raw materials.
- Fruits and vegetables: Despite the decline compared to 2023, prices of these products also saw a rise which put pressure on consumers’ wallets, affecting evergreen products on the table like potatoes and pumpkins.
The increase in prices was particularly felt at the food level, with families experiencing a reduction in spending power. Among these difficulties are the effects of international policies, such as the conflict in Ukraine, which have affected the country. Energy costs.
What awaits us in 2025: Electricity and gas back on
So the coming year doesn’t seem to promise much improvement. gave forecast for 2025 Report new difficulties, especially in terms of Energy Tariff. The news came just a few days ago that electricity rates for vulnerable customers are expected to rise by 18.2% for the first quarter of 2025, with the risk that prices in the free market will also rise.
Il Gas can record an increase associated with Russian-Ukrainian agreements are expiring. For transportation, the costs of which are in danger of being raised to even higher levels than before the war. This scenario can lead to a Increase in costs For Italian families: 912.20 Euros per year more.
Apart from the increase in energy, other sectors will also be affected by the increase in prices. Increases are also expected for:
- food
- Insurance
- School and catering
What is needed to support families?
Despite the increase, the National Federconsumatori observatory condemns the lack Concrete measures to reduce the situation. Indeed, intervention is not enough. placeA long-term strategy is needed to address the structural causes of this economic crisis.
Among the proposed measures is the restructuring of VAT on food items, which will provide relief to families, allowing them to save on essential purchases. Reforms are also being discussed. System charges On energy bills.
Alongside these measures, we read of the need to intervene against it. Energy povertywith the creation of a fund to support those who struggle to pay their bills and a targeted reform system feeding.
So promises are not enough. The Observatory stresses how important it is for the government to intervene and demonstrate a genuine commitment to reduce inequality. Renewal of contract and increased funding for public health, schools and universities. In other words, 2025 could represent a decisive test for Italy, but only if the government is able to respond with concrete measures to improve the living conditions of a significant part of the population.
