Italians to spend 1bn more this Easter, Assoutenti says. Food prices are up 4% on last year, with peaks of 46.2% for olive oil and 11.1% for fresh fruit.

Typical Easter food like lamb, goat or salami are up 3.8% inprice. Train fares are up 5.9% and air fares areUp 13%.    Hotel prices have risen by 6.9%. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED by ANSA.