Consumers association calls for fuel subsidy to return

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.

Between March 1 and now, the price of 95-octane petrol increased by 10.7 cents per litre, diesel by 16.7 cents and heating oil by 13.6 cents.

It said further increases are expected this week and possibly next week.

The association noted that current prices are close to or higher...