The Municipality of Capri has approved a one-time contribution for residents to help with rising energy, gas and fuel costs, according to Capri Press.
The report says the decision was approved unanimously and will be financed within the municipality's available resources.
The move comes as ARERA reported a 37.3% increase in electricity bills for vulnerable customers in the regulated protection service in the fourth quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter.
ARERA attributed the increase mainly to higher electricity procurement costs and continued international geopolitical pressures affecting energy commodities.
ARERA estimated annual 2026 electricity spending for a typical vulnerable customer at 665.38 euros, up 9.3% from the previous comparison period.
The total budget has not been announced, nor have the amount per household, eligibility thresholds, application procedure, deadline or payment timetable. It is not yet clear whether the contribution will cover electricity only or also the gas and fuel costs cited as the reason for the measure.
