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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Has Coles been caught with its pants ‘down down’ over its prices promotion?

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is challenging Coles over allegedly misleading price promotions in a high-profile court case.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Consumer Prices: Inflation Falls to 1.9 Percent in February

Inflation in Germany decreased to 1.9% in February, despite some food prices continuing to rise significantly.

Feb 27 • 13:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Family of 6 exposes 'insanely expensive' airport food with pizza order, igniting online backlash

An Oregon family has sparked online debate after ordering pizza to avoid high airport food prices during a flight delay.

Feb 27 • 12:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Prices of top smartphones have dropped by thousands of crowns

Prices of premium smartphones in Czechia have significantly decreased recently.

Feb 27 • 12:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Inflation remains unchanged in February at 2.3%

Inflation in Spain held steady at 2.3% in February, with core inflation rising slightly to 2.7%.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Food Price Index: Some prices rise sharply, while others experience a decline

The latest Food Price Index from Postimees reveals a stable overall cost for food baskets, despite significant fluctuations in individual product prices.

Feb 27 • 05:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Inflation in the US 'disappoints' in January: It stands at 3.1% and 'erases chances' of a Fed rate cut

US consumer prices surged at the beginning of the year, frustrating hopes for a continuous drop in inflation and likely delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Feb 27 • 02:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why is consumption weak despite good exports and stock prices? ... "The propagation path has weakened compared to the past"

The recent analysis reveals a diminishing connection between the improvements in exports and asset prices and the consequent consumer spending in South Korea.

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consumer Prices in Tokyo Area Rise by 1.8% - Mid-February Summary, Energy Prices Decline

Consumer prices in Tokyo's urban area have increased by 1.8% as of mid-February 2023, with energy prices showing a decline due to government subsidies.

Feb 27 • 01:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Airlines hiked ticket prices arbitrarily despite stable costs, FCCPC says

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reported price manipulation by domestic airlines in Nigeria, particularly during the festive season in December 2025.

Feb 26 • 15:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The ‘100 Won Sanitary Napkin’ Mentioned by the President… Moving Beyond a One-Time Event

Following President Lee Jae-myung's criticism of high sanitary napkin prices, a new 100 won sanitary napkin is set to launch, raising consumer hopes but also concerns about its quality and safety.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Coffee, baked beans and Yorkshire puddings ranked the best at cheap supermarket

The Mirror reports that coffee, baked beans, and Yorkshire puddings are among the top-rated food products at the UK's cheapest supermarket, Aldi, as consumers seek to save money amid rising food prices.

Feb 25 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Infographic: Inflation in Latvia Remains Higher Than Average EU Price Increase

In January, Latvia experienced a higher annual inflation rate compared to the EU average, as reported by Eurostat.

Feb 25 • 13:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says nine-digit code can save you money on medication

Martin Lewis shares advice on saving money on over-the-counter medications by checking a nine-digit code for identical pills at lower prices.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Will there be refunds for the elimination of tariffs? What it means in the US

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump's additional tariffs were invalid, but this may not lead to price reductions or refunds for consumers.

Feb 25 • 12:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Four Years of the Ukraine War: Energy Costs in Germany Still Much Higher

Energy prices in Germany remain significantly elevated due to the impacts of the ongoing Ukraine war, despite some overall price reductions since 2022.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you suffering from shocking electricity bills? A major turning point is approaching

The article discusses a potential relief for consumers facing high electricity prices due to an increase in wind energy production as weather conditions improve in Finland.

Feb 25 • 10:02 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Crowds at industrial discount stores. They attract customers with prices and diverse offerings

Discount non-food retail chains in Poland are increasingly drawing customers due to competitive pricing and varied product range, posing challenges for hypermarkets.

Feb 25 • 03:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cars, cell phone plans, and luxury items among the goods that could become cheaper with the removal of internal taxes in labor reform

Argentina's labor reform bill, which is expected to be passed by the Senate, includes a fiscal chapter that proposes the elimination of internal taxes on certain goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers.

Feb 24 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon Maceió conducts research on the basic food basket, highlighting price variations; see which items

Procon Maceió has released a report detailing significant price variations in staple food items, urging consumers to compare prices before purchasing.

Feb 24 • 15:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

₹315 Idli at Bengaluru Airport! People Furious at 4 Times the Price

Passengers are outraged after discovering that a plate of idli at Bengaluru Airport costs ₹315, four times the price of the same dish at other locations in the city.

Feb 24 • 11:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Inflation Slightly Accelerated, in January it was 3.4 Percent

Croatia's annual inflation rate increased to 3.4% in January, as reported by the State Bureau of Statistics.

Feb 24 • 10:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The calming of housing price expectations requires prompt follow-up measures such as property taxes

The article discusses the recent decrease in consumer expectations for rising housing prices in South Korea due to government real estate policies.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

OP Pohjola economists: Property prices are set to rise

Property prices in Finland are expected to increase slowly in the coming years, according to OP Pohjola economists.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expectations of Rising House Prices Rapidly Diminish in February

Consumer sentiment regarding rising house prices in South Korea has sharply decreased in February, as reported by the Bank of Korea's consumer trend survey.

Feb 23 • 21:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pork producers highlight the competitiveness of their cuts

Pork producers in Argentina are emphasizing the growing price competitiveness of pork compared to beef.

Feb 23 • 19:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expensive Refueling: The Mysterious Rise in Fuel Prices

Fuel prices in Germany have seen a significant and unexplained increase since the beginning of the year, attributed in part to changes in CO2 pricing regulations.

Feb 23 • 16:33 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Shoppers should ‘vote with their feet’ when companies are ‘taking the P’, RBA deputy says

The RBA's deputy governor has called on consumers to avoid companies that unjustly hike prices, emphasizing public frustration with inflation and shrinkflation.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FOOD PRICE INDEX: Price increase slows down, but not everywhere

Estonia's food prices have shown mixed trends in the past year, with some items still increasing while others have fallen in price, providing some relief to consumers.

Feb 21 • 20:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEES SHOPPING CART ⟩ The price difference between the cheapest and most expensive shopping cart keeps growing

Postimees' latest shopping cart price comparison reveals significant price fluctuations and changes in store rankings.

Feb 20 • 20:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Is Primark Expensive? The Queen of 'Low Cost' Cannot Compete with Temu and Shein

Consumer perception of Primark is shifting as competitors like Temu and Shein gain market share, leading some to view Primark's prices as relatively high.

Feb 20 • 16:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Price difference of repellents reaches almost 80% in Taubaté, points out Procon

A survey by Procon in Taubaté highlights significant price disparities in repellent products across the city, with some prices varying by as much as 80%.

Feb 20 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens watching US data, tariff decision, and unemployment in Brazil

The dollar opens the session focused on both domestic and international scenarios, with expectations around US consumer prices and Brazil's unemployment rates.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Clean Monday: Skyrocketing prices for seafood - Where the table of Lent will fluctuate

An analysis reveals a mixed outlook for the market of traditional Lenten foods, with declining prices for some items but significant price increases for seafood.

Feb 20 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Italy plans to remove the cost of the CO2 quota from consumer electricity bills

Italy is preparing to reform its electricity market, leading to a significant drop in future electricity prices.

Feb 20 • 09:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Nele Peil: The impact of food prices on inflation is greater than we realize

Nele Peil highlights the significant impact of rising food prices on inflation in Estonia, which disproportionately affects households compared to wealthier nations.

Feb 20 • 08:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

PTAC: On average, 7 out of 10 categories are represented in the low-price basket offering

The Latvian PTAC reports that low-price grocery baskets at supermarkets typically cover only 7 out of 10 necessary food categories, impacting consumer options.

Feb 20 • 06:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Inflation: An Unforgettable History and Expert Tips to Combat It

The article discusses the historical context of inflation and provides expert advice on how to combat its effects on purchasing power.

Feb 20 • 06:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tradition Still Rules the Plate. Meat Holds Strong

Despite rising prices, the demand for meat and dairy products in Poland remains robust, with significant sales growth recorded over the past year.

Feb 20 • 03:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consumer Prices Rise 2.0% in January; Gasoline Falls, Food Prices Continue to Climb

Consumer prices in Japan increased by 2.0% in January, with a notable decline in gasoline prices and rising costs for food items.

Feb 20 • 01:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Pointing a finger at food prices in Lithuania: "A person invests a huge amount of energy to shop rationally"

A recent survey indicates that Lithuanian consumers are increasingly frustrated with fluctuating food prices and are seeking stability in their shopping experiences.

Feb 19 • 14:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now it’s expensive electricity - see what time the peak is

Electricity prices in Finland are set to rise significantly, peaking at around 60 cents per kilowatt-hour on Thursday morning.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Consumer prices fell by 0.2 percent in January

In January, consumer prices dropped by 0.2 percent according to Statistics Finland, primarily due to falling mortgage rates and the prices of owner-occupied homes.

Feb 19 • 06:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

CECU denounces the increase in supermarket margins on food before the Competition Authority

The consumer association CECU has formally denounced Spanish supermarkets' rising profit margins to the competition authority, alleging oligopolistic practices that inflate food prices.

Feb 19 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Lepp: all signs indicate that we have come through the bottom and are moving up

Swedbank Estonia's Olavi Lepp indicates that Estonia is experiencing early signs of economic growth, although the pace is moderate due to high energy prices affecting consumer prices.

Feb 18 • 20:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Little supply and active demand": the value of livestock rose again and in February a category climbed up to 14%

The livestock market in Cañuelas, Argentina, has shown a strong upward trend, resulting in significant price increases for livestock, which are expected to impact consumer meat prices.

Feb 18 • 18:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Consumer watchdog concerned by rise of per-item prices at Australian supermarkets

The Australian consumer regulator is alarmed by supermarkets increasingly charging per item for fresh produce, causing confusion among shoppers.

Feb 18 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Food Prices Rising in Estonia, Raw Materials Cheaper Beyond Borders

Food prices in Estonia have risen by 6% since January last year, while some raw material prices have fallen by up to 70% globally.

Feb 18 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

32 associations call on large retailers to sell food products at cost price

32 associations in France are urging major retailers to sell certain healthy food products at cost price to alleviate high costs for consumers.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The global drop in sugar prices has not reached Estonian consumers

Despite a significant decline in global sugar prices, Estonian consumers are not experiencing lower prices in stores due to high European Union tariffs and local market conditions.

Feb 18 • 09:52 UTC

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