Inflation in Cyprus rose in April, reaching 2.8%, according to the island’s Statistical Service (CyStat), mainly due to the increases recorded in fuel prices.
The Consumer Price Index in April increased by 1.73 points, reaching 102.80 units compared.
That compared to 101.07 units in March. Eurostat had estimated that the Cypriot inflation would stand at 3%.
Compared with March 2026, the biggest hikes were recorded in the categories of Petroleum Products (12.6%), Transport (8.3%), Clothing and Footwear (5.2%) and Housing, Water, Electricity, Natural Gas and Other Fuels (1.4%).
According to CYSTAT, the largest increases compared with April 2025 were recorded in the categories of Petroleum Products (18.3%), Agricultural Goods (9.6%), Transport (8.2%), Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (4.8%), Recreation, Sports and Culture (4.2%) and Educational Services (3.7%).
Meanwhile, the largest recorded decreases compared with April 2025 results were observed in the categories of Electricity and Water (7.9%), and Clothing and Footwear (5.3%).