Italy increases corporate tax for energy companies to lower consumer bills
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a two percentage point hike in the IRAP tax for energy firms today. The revenue will help lower bills for households.
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IT announced on February 18, 2026, a two-percentage-point increase in the IRAP corporate tax rate specifically targeting energy firms. This fiscal policy change, introduced under the administration of Giorgia Meloni, is part of a wider package of measures to cut energy bills for households and businesses. The measure alters tax liabilities for companies that produce, distribute, and supply energy, as the government seeks to address rising costs through sector-specific taxation.
IT announced on February 18, 2026, a two-percentage-point increase in the IRAP corporate tax rate specifically targeting energy firms. This fiscal policy change, introduced under the administration of Giorgia Meloni, is part of a wider package of measures to cut energy bills for households and businesses. The measure alters tax liabilities for companies that produce, distribute, and supply energy, as the government seeks to address rising costs through sector-specific taxation.
