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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Heat pump warning issued as gas and electricity bills face £330 rise

Experts warn of a significant rise in household energy bills by £332 due to fluctuations in wholesale prices and predictions of a surge in the energy price cap.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Record price increases in Greek fuels brought by the Middle East: For the first time, wholesale diesel prices exceed those of unleaded gasoline

The Greek fuel market faces unprecedented price increases due to military actions in the Middle East, with diesel prices surpassing those of unleaded gasoline for the first time.

Mar 21 • 17:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In January, consumption remained weak in supermarkets and shopping centers, but rebounded in wholesalers

Consumption in January showed a decline in supermarkets and shopping centers, while there was a slight recovery in wholesale outlets according to INDEC data.

Mar 20 • 21:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

IPTO: RES connected to the grid act as a buffer against rising power prices

Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator reports that the integration of renewable energy sources is significantly lowering wholesale electricity costs and improving resilience against price volatility.

Mar 20 • 10:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Energy bills to surge to nearly £2,000 a year due to Iran war

Energy bills in the UK are projected to rise to almost £2,000 a year due to escalating conflicts in Iran, leading to increased wholesale gas prices.

Mar 20 • 09:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMHE: A barrier against electricity price increases are the RES connected to the electricity system

Renewable Energy Sources (RES) connected systematically by ADMHE are reducing wholesale electricity prices in Greece.

Mar 19 • 12:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

No 10 urged to hold emergency meetings amid 'energy bill disaster' threat

The UK government is being urged to convene emergency meetings in response to a significant spike in wholesale gas prices following an attack on a major LNG plant.

Mar 19 • 11:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Power prices set to fall, but Iran war casts long shadow over bill relief

Power prices in Australia are projected to decrease in the coming year due to renewable energy reducing wholesale costs, although ongoing geopolitical tensions related to the Iran war may impact these trends.

Mar 19 • 04:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The message shared by Milei after the release of February wholesale inflation: "It started with 0 before August"

President Javier Milei highlighted February's wholesale inflation figures, noting a decrease of 0.7 points from the previous month and indicating that inflation had begun with a '0' before August of last year.

Mar 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei said that 'inflation is decreasing' and that the wholesale price data anticipates what 'is coming in the future'

President Javier Milei announced on social media that wholesale inflation is decreasing, projecting a 26% annual rate and highlighting Luis Caputo's influence as Economy Minister.

Mar 18 • 00:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei's Suggestive Tweet After the Release of February's Wholesale Price Index: "Inflation Started with 0 Before August"

Javier Milei made a suggestive tweet regarding February's wholesale inflation rate, which was reported as just under 1%.

Mar 17 • 21:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale inflation rose 1% in February, the lowest figure since May 2025

Wholesale inflation in Argentina increased by 1% in February, marking the lowest increase since May 2025, driven by a rise in domestic product prices and a drop in imported product prices.

Mar 17 • 20:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The price curve continues to rise: both fuel and gas are becoming more expensive

The average wholesale gas price in the Netherlands is rising, influenced by events in Iran affecting the Hormuz Strait.

Mar 16 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Agriculture seizes 7.28 million liters of cachaça without federal registration at a wholesale company

Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture seized over 7 million liters of unregistered cachaça intended for sale by a wholesale company in São Paulo.

Mar 13 • 01:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Fuel retailers 'losing money' on diesel as prices spike

Fuel retailers in the UK are facing financial losses on diesel sales due to increased wholesale prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to the Petrol Retailers' Association.

Mar 11 • 09:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Orlen Lowers Wholesale Fuel Prices. The First Time Since the Beginning of the War in the Middle East

Orlen has reduced wholesale fuel prices for the first time since the start of the ongoing war in the Middle East, providing relief to drivers amid fluctuating sentiments linked to Donald Trump's comments.

Mar 11 • 09:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gasoline wholesale price increased by 26 yen, price expected to exceed average of 180 yen from the 12th

From the 12th, oil companies in Japan will increase wholesale gasoline prices by an average of 26 yen per liter, possibly surpassing 180 yen nationwide due to rising crude oil prices linked to tensions in Iran.

Mar 11 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Missile to the socket and the pump

The article discusses how modern wars swiftly affect energy prices, particularly oil and gas, signifying a return to economic anxiety in Spain as wholesale electricity prices approach February 2024 highs amidst geopolitical tensions.

Mar 10 • 23:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Road freight prices rise

Wholesale prices at Orlen have surged to 6359 PLN per cubic meter of diesel, significantly impacting road carriers.

Mar 10 • 10:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iwona Trusewicz: The Mystery of Expensive Fuels in Poland

Poland is experiencing a significant increase in fuel prices, with wholesale prices rising nearly 30% over just a few days, prompting concerns and calls for government intervention.

Mar 7 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Wholesale Self-Service Store Chain Expanding to Tartu

The largest wholesale self-service store chain in the Baltics, PROMO Cash&Carry, plans to open a store in Tartu, Estonia.

Mar 4 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK energy bills could 'jump by £160' in July because of Iran war

Experts warn that UK energy bills could see a significant increase in July due to rising wholesale costs related to the Iran conflict.

Mar 4 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis 'fix now' warning as cheap energy deals vanish 'by the minute'

Energy expert Martin Lewis warns that cheap energy deals are disappearing rapidly due to a surge in wholesale energy prices linked to Middle East conflicts.

Mar 4 • 11:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Walmart: the cheapest grocery store in the U.S., according to a ranking

A national ranking has identified Costco Wholesale as the cheapest grocery store in the U.S., offering prices that are 21.4% lower than Walmart.

Mar 3 • 21:13 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LEA: electricity, biofuel, and natural gas prices decreased in the country per week

The average wholesale prices of electricity, biofuels, and natural gas in Lithuania have fallen over the past week, though global supply concerns are emerging due to events in Iran.

Mar 2 • 10:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Gas prices have skyrocketed, now over 40 euros. Storage is barely a third full

Wholesale gas prices in Europe have surged over 25% due to US-Israeli attacks on Iran, raising fears of long-term disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 2 • 10:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man arrested in the act for stealing over R$ 1,000 in Easter eggs in the interior of SP

A 21-year-old man was caught stealing 19 Easter eggs from a wholesale market in Jundiaí, SP, leading to his arrest for theft.

Feb 28 • 22:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Electricity: Reductions in ‘green’ tariffs are coming in March

Market signals indicate a decrease in ‘green’ tariff charges in Greece for March, correlated with the wholesale electricity market conditions.

Feb 28 • 05:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: 0.8% Increase in Producer Prices in January, Much Higher Than Estimates

Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose at a faster-than-expected rate in January, contradicting hopes of a declining inflation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Feb 27 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Latvia last year, 883,100 residents were employed; an increase of 0.6 percentage points

Latvia’s employment numbers rose to 883,100 in the previous year, with notable increases in several sectors, including wholesale, retail, and professional services.

Feb 23 • 09:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Latvia, 883,100 residents were employed last year; an increase of 0.6 percentage points

In 2025, Latvia saw an increase in employment numbers, particularly in wholesale and retail industries, along with a notable rise in youth employment rates.

Feb 23 • 09:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale inflation started the year at 1.7% and summed up to 26.5% in the last 12 months

Wholesale prices increased by 1.7% in January compared to the previous month, while year-on-year inflation reached 26.4%, highlighting a significant gap with retail price increases.

Feb 19 • 21:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Dollar: the wholesale rate fell to its lowest value since October and shares rise by up to 8%

The Argentine wholesale dollar has fallen to its lowest value since October, while stocks have seen gains of up to 8%.

Feb 19 • 19:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale inflation slowed in January to 1.6%

Wholesale inflation in Argentina decreased to 1.6% in January, lower than retail inflation which was at 2.9%.

Feb 19 • 19:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New Major Deal in the Wholesale Pharmaceutical Market – Acquisition of Dynamic Pharmacy Warehouse by Profarm

Profarm announces the acquisition of Dynamic Pharmacy Warehouse, aiming to transform the wholesale market in Greece while maintaining the existing management and identity of Dynamic Pharmacy.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: "Green light" for the 3 billion euro package to reduce wholesale energy prices

Italy has approved a package worth approximately 3 billion euros aimed at reducing wholesale energy prices to protect household purchasing power and support business competitiveness.

Feb 18 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Vivenda do Camarão, a restaurant chain in shopping malls, enters the wholesale market

The restaurant chain Vivenda do Camarão is expanding its operations into wholesale distribution, targeting major food industry players in Brazil.

Feb 16 • 16:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Central Bank bought US$632 million this week to prevent the wholesale dollar from straying away from $1400

The Central Bank of Argentina purchased US$632 million this week in an effort to stabilize the wholesale dollar rate amid ongoing economic conditions.

Feb 13 • 21:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The price of electricity has been below 50 euros per MWh for 22 days thanks to a series of storms

The price of electricity in the wholesale market has fallen to 4.42 euros per megawatt hour, remaining below 50 euros for 22 consecutive days due to recent weather patterns.

Feb 13 • 07:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Banco do Brasil registers a R$ 3.6 billion write-off from a single company and sees delinquency rise

Banco do Brasil announced a R$ 3.6 billion write-off by one company, leading to an increased delinquency rate.

Feb 12 • 19:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Heavy vehicle sales drop more than 35%: Anpact

Heavy vehicle wholesale sales in Mexico fell by over 35% in January, according to the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers (Anpact).

Feb 11 • 23:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Orkla Estonia sells Põltsamaa business to Svensky Kaubandusele

Orkla Eesti has finalized the sale of its Põltsamaa factory and brand to Estonian wholesale food company Svensky Kaubanduse AS, ensuring continued production and partnership.

Feb 11 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Orkla Estonia sells the Põltsamaa business to Svensky Kaubandusele

Orkla Estonia has finalized the sale of its Põltsamaa business to the Estonian company Svensky Kaubanduse AS, which specializes in food wholesale and production.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'This Wholesale Surrender…', Rahul Gandhi lashes out at trade deal with the US

Rahul Gandhi criticized a trade deal with the US during a parliamentary discussion, referencing criminal charges against a businessman linked to the Epstein case.

Feb 11 • 10:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale and government segments drove Axtel's 7% income increase in 2025

Telecommunications provider Axtel reported revenues of 12.367 billion pesos in 2025, a 7% increase from the previous year, driven by a 22% rise in government sector revenues and a 99% renewal rate of expiring contracts.

Feb 6 • 01:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Winter revealed the ailments of the Polish gas market and the traps we fell into

The largest energy producer in Poland suggests that raising the gas exchange obligation level to 85% will increase supply pressure, leading to greater availability and competition in the wholesale gas market.

Feb 3 • 10:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Murderous act at a wholesale store in Oulu: First there was a fight inside, then a stabbing outside

A man suspected of attempted murder following a stabbing incident outside a wholesale store in Oulu has been arrested.

Feb 3 • 07:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Gas prices are falling in the EU. Hungary and Slovakia have increased purchases from Russia

Hungary and Slovakia are increasing their gas imports from Russia despite declining supplies from Gazprom to the EU and falling wholesale gas prices in Europe.

Feb 2 • 12:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Freezing weather drives gas prices in Europe to highest since August

Wholesale gas prices for the European market have surged above 35 euros per megawatt-hour, reaching their highest level since last August due to forecasts of colder weather and lower wind energy production.

Jan 16 • 11:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

The orange electricity tariffs are coming – What changes and who benefits

Starting in early 2026, a new hourly dynamic pricing model known as 'orange tariffs' will be implemented, where electricity prices will fluctuate based on wholesale market prices and require smart meters.

Jan 15 • 14:12 UTC

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