What worries Italians? Increases in food prices and the energy crisis

The most widespread fears among Italians – given the geopolitical tensions in progress – concern i increases in food pricesindicated by84% of those interviewed, with a peak in the Northeast (88%). Immediately after are the increases in electricity and gas bills (83%) and the sharp increase in fuel prices (80%). One detects it search for Eumetra are risks and choices of Italians about the international crisis.

More than six out of ten Italians (64%) they fear difficulty finding fuel all pumpa worry particularly felt among donne. They follow scenarios related to possible consumption containment measures: limitations on the use of air conditioning (36%), introduction of alternate plates o car-free Sundays (35%) e air travel restrictions (34%), all more pronounced concerns in Sud and in Islands. Less widespread, but still present, is the fear of a mandatory return to total smartworking (24%).

Adaptation of behaviors

In front of one prolonged energy crisisthe Italians declare one concrete propensity ad adapt your behaviors. The most cited measurement is the reduction in car use (40%), especially among men (46%) e over 55. They follow: avoid booking flights in the next few months (28%), particularly among over 55 (33%); limit the use of the air conditioner during the hottest hours (27%), once again especially among more mature; choose for summer holidays destinations in Italy reachable in car or train (23%), especially in Northeast et al Center; work remotely on a voluntary basis (22%), most popular option among young people 18-34 years old (29%).

Other measures considered

Among others actions considerate: stock up on food (22%above all donne), limit the use of household appliances (21%) e invest in domestic alternative energy sourcescome i solar panels (17%). A minority share declares not to foresee any measure (11%), while a Italian out of ten hypothesizes reduce food spending (10%) o di replace household appliances at home with more efficient models (10%).

Eumetra’s commentary

“The Italians demonstrate great awareness and one concrete willingness to adapt; however, they also emerge signs of vulnerabilityespecially compared toimpact on prices and to availability of essential goods: a confirmation of centrality of the energy theme in the daily life. It will be essential to accompany this transition con effective and inclusive measurescapable of support families and businesses in a unstable context“, he comments Matteo Lucchi, CEO of Eumetra.