A full tank of fuel weighs more and more on the wallets of Italian motorists. According to Facile.it estimates, in August 2026 the overall expenditure on petrol and diesel could exceed that recorded in the same month of 2025 by over 1 billion euros. An increase of 24-25% on an annual basis which transforms summer supplies into a real blow, with or without the renewal of the cut in excise duties on fuel.
The cost of filling up
The data collected by the ministry on 24 August 2026, on the road network in self mode, shows a net increase compared to twelve months ago. “Considering the rates at the pump in self-service mode on the road network recorded by the Ministry on 24 August 2026, for a full tank of petrol (50 litres) you spend 101 euros, i.e. approximately 18% more than 12 months ago (when 85 euros were sufficient). For a full tank of diesel, however, the expense is 107 euros, i.e. 31% more than the 82 euros last year. discount on diesel will not be renewed, the figure will rise to around 115 euros (+41% on an annual basis)”, is written in a note.
If the discount on diesel is confirmed until the end of the month, the overall savings for Italians would drop to around 988 million euros more than in August 2025. In the absence of an extension, the figure exceeds one billion. Facile.it specifies that, considering the prices on the motorway network, the bill would be even higher.
How much does a summer trip cost
The estimates become even more concrete if you calculate the cost of a typical holiday route. “Considering the rates at the pump in self-service mode on the road network, for a journey of around 2,000 km (Milan-Lecce return) today you would spend almost 265 euros on petrol (they were 225 euros last year). For a diesel car, however, the expense would be 234 euros, compared to 179 euros in 2025. If the discount is not renewed, the expense will rise to 253 euros, i.e. 74 euros more than last year”, concludes the portal.