
Cyprus Consumers Report Over 1,500 Price Decreases in August
The Cyprus Consumers Association reported 1,511 product price decreases in August, offsetting an average price increase of 10.4% across listed goods as inflation pressures fluctuate.
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The Cyprus Consumers Association reported 1,511 product price decreases in August, offsetting an average price increase of 10.4% across listed goods as inflation pressures fluctuate.

The Cyprus consumers' association stated that the number of products in the 'e-kalathi' did not reach 1,000 in the first half of 2026 as predicted. The association also noted that no new products have been added, and the initiative has failed to contain prices.

The Cyprus consumers association announced that consumer goods prices on the e-kalathi platform continued to rise in the first half of May, with increases recorded across 182 product barcodes.

The Cyprus Consumers Association has issued a warning regarding a notable increase in online hotel booking scams. Consumers are advised to exercise caution when making reservations.

Passenger complaints regarding flight cancellations and delays at Cyprus international airports have significantly decreased in 2026 compared to previous peak periods, according to the Cyprus Consumers Association.

The Cyprus Consumers Association reported continued price fluctuations and increases across 165 products in 34 categories in the second half of May, prompting calls for answers from the watchdog.

The Cyprus Consumers Association announced on Monday that significant price differences between supermarkets on the e-kalathi application indicate a lack of competition. The association noted a large average price discrepancy among retailers.

The Cyprus Consumers Association stated that a portion of the government's recent fuel subsidy was 'unjustifiably absorbed' by retail petrol stations instead of being passed on to consumers.

The Cyprus Consumers Association has voiced doubts regarding the justification of current retail fuel prices, with its president indicating strong suspicions that something is amiss.

The Consumers Association in Cyprus has released figures comparing supermarket prices collected via e-kalathi, indicating that price alone is not the sole factor attracting consumers.

The Consumers Association in Cyprus has warned that the government's e-kalathi online price comparison platform has failed to prompt supermarkets to drop prices, with noticeable increases observed and limited competitive pressure.

The Cyprus consumers association urged the government on Monday to reinstate fuel subsidies, warning that prices have risen sharply since the beginning of March and may continue to climb.