Cyprus inflation accelerates to 3.7% in September as fuel and housing costs bite

Inflation in Cyprus accelerated to 3.7 per cent in September from 3.5 per cent in August, according to Cystat. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.74 per cent month-on-month to 104.01 units, and was up 2.3 per cent over the first nine months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025. Petroleum products rose 25.8 per cent year-on-year, while electricity and water increased 11.2 per cent, keeping pressure on household budgets. The figures come as the government implements a new €70 million package of measures, taking total new and existing support to about €160 million.