Italy is preparing to make greater use of its domestic oil and natural gas resources as part of a broader effort to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and improve the country’s energy balance.
The economic case is significant. Italy is expected to spend almost €60 billion on energy imports in 2026 – roughly €8 billion to €9 billion more than in 2025. During the first half of this year alone, the cost of net energy imports increased by more than €3 billion compared with the same period in 2025.
