# Rising energy costs for Italian businesses > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rising-energy-costs-for-italian-businesses > Updated: 2026-09-19T16:22:15.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Businesses in Italy, particularly in the Brescia province, have experienced significant surges in energy costs. In the tourism and hospitality sectors, electricity bills rose by over 40% compared to the previous summer, with some hotels and restaurants seeing increases approaching 50%. This local trend reflects broader national economic shifts, as Italian inflation rose to 3.3% in August, driven largely by regulated energy costs. Nationally, commerce, hospitality, and catering businesses incurred an estimated 870 million euros in additional energy costs between June and August. A survey by CNA indicates that energy costs and volatility have become structural challenges for micro and small enterprises. Approximately 76.5% of surveyed businesses reported increased energy expenditure over a six-month period, with 84% stating these costs have a “relevant impact” on their activity. These rising expenses have reduced profit margins for 56.8% of businesses, while only 20.4% have successfully transferred costs to customers through price increases. Geopolitical tensions remain a primary concern for 78.2% of businesses regarding their impact on energy markets. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: CNA survey: Rising energy costs impact 76% of small businesses A CNA survey shows 76.5% of small businesses in Italy faced rising energy costs recently, leading to reduced profit margins and limited ability to pass costs to consumers. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cna-survey-rising-energy-costs-impact-76-of-small-businesses ### 2026-09-02: Brescia businesses face up to 50% surge in energy costs Tourism and hospitality businesses in Brescia, Italy, report energy bill increases of 40% to 50%, contributing to a national rise in Italian inflation to 3.3% as energy costs accelerate. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brescia-businesses-face-up-to-50-surge-in-energy-costs --- Cite as: Rising energy costs for Italian businesses. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rising-energy-costs-for-italian-businesses