Summer 2026 is approaching, and Italians are beginning to consider the costs associated with this time period. Numerous increases have occurred, according to a report by Facile.it, a company that operates as a comparison, promotion, and brokerage site for insurance, financial products, electricity, gas, fiber optics, and long-term car rental rates, and Consumerismo No Profit, an association founded to protect the rights of consumers and profitable businesses. The first item under review is electricity bills: fixed-price bills, for example, have risen by 4% since last year, although remaining reasonably affordable. Then there is the phenomenon of holidays paid in installments, as many Italians choose to take out a personal loan to reduce the impact of vacation costs on the family budget. According to Facile.it, around €170 million in loans were disbursed for this reason in the first five months of 2026. Furthermore, according to Consumerismo, a week in a vacation house or bed & breakfast can cost between €800 and €1,800 for an average family, although hotels and higher-end accommodations might easily cost €2,000-€2,500. Bad news also applies to fuel: costs have increased significantly. On June 8, 2026, self-service pump prices for gasoline and diesel increased by 13% over the previous year. The price of aviation gasoline has risen by 84% since February 2026. Although airlines cannot automatically pass on all price increases to previously booked tickets, a lack of supply and higher operational expenses pose a risk of keeping fares high, particularly during peak demand. Then there are pets. Bringing your pet on vacation can incur additional fees, ranging from €100 to €400 for a week's stay. These expenses are supplemented by travel insurance, leisure activities (restaurants and aperitifs), wellness supplements, and a few indulgences, such as the ubiquitous ice cream. In short, it will be a summer in which balancing the budget will make people sweat, and not only because of the high temperatures.