Speaking at her traditional New Year’s press conference, Meloni said the relief is part of broader efforts to boost economic growth and protect citizens from rising costs.

She said, “We will focus on growth and security when outlining our policy plans for 2026,” signalling that energy support is a top priority alongside economic stability.

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The planned spending is estimated at around 1 billion euros, aimed at helping both households and firms manage soaring energy expenses and maintain productivity. Experts say this move could provide immediate relief for struggling families and stimulate business confidence.

Meloni highlighted that the government wants to ensure the economy grows sustainably while keeping citizens safe from financial shocks caused by high energy bills.

Italy is acting quickly to shield citizens from rising energy costs. The $1,16,000,000 plan shows the government’s commitment to both families and businesses. Experts suggest the move could boost confidence and stabilise economic growth in 2026.

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"This government has spent several billion to keep energy prices down. The last decree was six months ago, for about three billion euros, and we are drafting another one to set aside one billion in the coming weeks," Meloni said.

The prime minister also said statistics bureau ISTAT was underestimating Italian economic growth, adding that she expected an upward revision of GDP data for 2024 and 2025.

ISTAT in September significantly revised up 2023 growth to 1.0% from a previously reported 0.7%.

"I think the same thing could happen for the 2024 and 2025 data," Meloni said.