Cypriots are shocked by potato prices

Potatoes are the talk of Cyprus, but not for the usual reasons. The price of this staple food product has seen a drastic rise and this has caused serious excitement - especially in the occupied areas, where people are queuing up in front of the sites of the "agricultural institute" to get cheaper potatoes imported from Turkey, writes the electronic edition. on Kathimerini. According to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the Cyprus Consumers Association, potatoes saw the sharpest price jump in November. Compared to October, the price of potatoes has risen by a staggering 30.61%. And this is not just a short-term jump - compared to November 2023. prices have risen by 57.21%. This price increase has left many people struggling to find affordable options, leading to queues at the limited outlets offering discount potatoes. In the occupied ...