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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gasoline and diesel prices soar up to 11% in Pará in one week; Procon inspects stations in Belém

Gasoline and diesel prices have surged dramatically in Pará, Brazil, prompting consumer protection authorities to investigate local gas stations for price gouging.

Mar 16 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Easter Eggs, Fish, and Drinks: Procon Alagoas Reveals Prices of Items Sought During Holy Week

Procon Alagoas has released a survey detailing prices of popular items for Holy Week in Maceió, Brazil, encouraging consumers to compare prices while shopping.

Mar 16 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update on contactless ‘change next week' from Lloyds, HSBC, Santander, Barclays, Natwest

UK banks are set to change contactless payment limits from £100, allowing for potentially higher amounts based on bank discretion starting next Thursday.

Mar 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Energy cutoff due to non-existent debt generates compensation in MG

A Brazilian consumer was compensated for moral damages after being unfairly charged for a non-existent debt by the power company Cemig, resulting in a week-long power cut.

Mar 12 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consumer Week promises discounts of up to 80% in stores and apps; see offers

Consumer Week in Brazil is offering discounts of up to 80% on a variety of products as stores gear up for the annual Consumer Day festivities.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Iki" continues discount leadership: this week - half-price cottage cheese, large pork promotion and up to 50% off World Cuisine products

The grocery chain "Iki" in Lithuania is offering significant discounts this week, including half-priced cottage cheese and promotions on various products.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parking Zone fees in Piracicaba will be adjusted; see new values for parking time

The parking fees in Piracicaba, Brazil, known as Zona Azul, will see increases effective next week, reflecting adjustments according to consumer price index variations.

Mar 11 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Hatzidakis: Measures against extortionate pricing within the week

The Greek government is set to announce measures against price gouging and ensure fuel supply within the week, according to Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis.

Mar 10 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LEA: fixed price plan tariffs jumped by 2.3% over the week

The week saw an increase in fixed price plan tariffs by 2.3%, with one supplier raising rates by 4-5%.

Mar 10 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I try to avoid ultra-processed foods - here are five things I buy from Aldi every week

A UK consumer shares their weekly grocery staples from Aldi that help them avoid ultra-processed foods for a healthier diet.

Mar 8 • 03:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I save money at Sainsbury's every week by doing one thing before I shop

A consumer shares tips on how to save money at Sainsbury's using the Nectar loyalty program.

Mar 3 • 11:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Region: A total of 1,374 inspections during the last week of Apokries – Fines amounting to 90,000 euros

The Attica Region conducted 1,374 inspections during the last week of Apokries, resulting in fines totaling 90,000 euros.

Feb 25 • 08:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The retail chain sends a reminder to customers: there is only one week left to do it

The Maxima retail chain in Lithuania highlights the benefits of its loyalty card program and encourages customers to take advantage before a deadline.

Feb 23 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

"AK. Week": how the consumer price index is calculated?

The article explores the methodology behind calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Estonia, emphasizing its importance in reflecting actual price changes for consumers.

Feb 15 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New benefit card rules come into effect this week; see what changes

New rules for benefit cards, including food and cultural vouchers, will take effect this week in Brazil, requiring payments to be made exclusively through the 'voucher' function.

Feb 11 • 19:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LEA: One supplier increased electricity tariffs per week

A survey indicated that one independent supplier raised electricity tariffs by up to 1% in certain fixed price plans, while another supplier kept their rates unchanged.

Feb 10 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mystery Package Company Returns to Finland

French company King Colis is opening a pop-up store in Tampere next week to sell mystery packages that went missing in the European supply chain.

Feb 9 • 16:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jaakob Rissanen published his week's electricity bill: 'How can this be?'

Influencer Jaakob Rissanen shares his electricity bill for a week amid rising electricity prices in Finland, sparking public discussion.

Feb 9 • 14:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Chains Billa and Hofer Head to Court in Austria Over Misleading Discount Advertising

A Vienna commercial court will begin hearings this week on lawsuits against supermarket chains Billa and Hofer for non-transparent pricing practices during discount promotions, filed by the Consumer Information Association.

Jan 12 • 14:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Foie gras, oysters... Health alerts for holiday flavors this week

This week's consumer recall highlights several food products, mainly traditional holiday items like foie gras and oysters, which have been flagged by health alerts from the DGAL.

Jan 9 • 09:12 UTC

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