Price hikes in many products in July, consumer service reports

The price of 27 out of 45 products monitored by the Cyprus consumer protection service increased in July, according to the latest price observatory report.

According to the service, the biggest rises were seen in fresh and frozen fish, as well as sugar, while greens and vegetables experienced a decrease.

This trend was highlighted in the latest report released on Wednesday. Moreover, the inflation rate decreased to 2.1 per cent in July, down from 2.9 per cent in June, marking a reversal from the previous upward trend.