Cyprus records negative inflation in December as energy prices tumble

Cyprus recorded negative domestic inflation in December 2025 as consumer prices edged slightly higher month-on-month but fell on an annual basis, according to figures released by the state statistical service on Thursday.

Specifically, the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.10 points in December 2025 to 117.67 units, with 2015 acting as the base year set at 100 units, compared with 117.57 units in November 2025.

Despite the slight monthly increase, the annual inflation rate fell into negative territory...