Price hikes hit everyday goods as watchdog calls for answers

The Cyprus consumers association showed that consumer goods prices continued to fluctuate in the second half of May, with increases recorded across 165 products in 34 product categories.

The association said that the largest increases, reaching up to 9.8 per cent, were recorded in categories such as sauces and dressings, eggs, soaps, cheeses, yoghurt, tissues and personal hygiene items, pointing to continued pressure on everyday household goods....