Reference bodies
- GSE — Gestore dei Servizi EnergeticiPublic agencyItalian public operator of renewable energy support schemes; publishes statistics.
- ENEAResearch and expertiseItalian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Development.
- CREAResearch and expertiseItalian Council for Agricultural Research and Economics.
- AIEL — Associazione Italiana Energia dal LegnoTrade organisationItalian wood energy association.
- ISPRAPublic agencyItalian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research.
- MASE — ministère de l'Environnement et de la Sécurité énergétiqueGovernmentItalian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security.
- MASAF — ministère de l'AgricultureGovernmentItalian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests.
Key figures
In August 2026, the wood fuel price index (2025 average = 100) was 108.8 in Italy (+9.5% year on year), according to Eurostat (prc_hicp_minr, CP04542), updated on 2 October 2026.
In August 2026, the natural gas (network) price index (2025 average = 100) was 108.5 in Italy (+14.0% year on year), according to Eurostat (prc_hicp_minr, CP04521), updated on 2 October 2026.
In H1 2026, the natural gas price for households (all taxes included) was 113.7 €/MWh in Italy (−8.3% year on year), according to Eurostat (nrg_pc_202, G3000 · GJ20-199 · I_TAX), updated on 13 October 2026.
In H1 2026, the natural gas price for businesses (excluding VAT) was 58.8 €/MWh in Italy (−7.4% year on year), according to Eurostat (nrg_pc_203, G3000 · GJ10000-99999 · X_VAT), updated on 13 October 2026.
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