Cyprus Mail28 Jul 2026

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, BoC, theme parks, deposits, CFA, share buybacks

Cyprus’ petroleum product sales fell sharply in June, according to figures by the state statistical service (Cystat), as the island’s fuel market continued to adjust to the lingering effects of higher prices and geopolitical uncertainty following the conflict in the Middle East.

The statistical service reported that total petroleum product sales reached 129,479 tonnes in June 2026, representing an 8.0 per cent decline compared with the same month last year....

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