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Fuel Prices Surge In Cyprus: Implications For Consumers And Supply Chains

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 16, 2026

Rapid Price Increases Over Two Weeks

Fuel prices in Cyprus increased between February 27 and March 13, according to data from the Consumer Protection Service. The increases affected gasoline, diesel and heating oil. Brent crude oil prices also rose during the period, exceeding $100 per barrel.

Data Highlights And Economic Impact

Between February 27 and March 13, significant increases were recorded at the pumps, according to data from the Consumer Protection Service. The following table illustrates the changes across different fuel categories:

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Fuel Type	Price On 27/02 (€)	Price On 13/03 (€)	Increase (per liter)
Gasoline (95 Octane)	1.314	1.416	+0.102
Diesel	1.410	1.562	+0.152
Heating Oil	0.949	1.079	+0.130

Diesel recorded the largest increase, rising by more than €0.15 per liter. Gasoline (95 octane) increased by more than €0.10 per liter. Heating oil prices also increased during the period, rising by €0.13 per liter.

Historical Context And Comparative Analysis

The current pricing regime, while challenging, is still appreciably lower than the crisis levels seen three years ago. For example, before the government’s consumption tax adjustments on November 2, 2023, prices were markedly higher:

Gasoline (95 Octane): Priced at €1.55, which was 13.4 cents higher.
Diesel: Priced at €1.709, representing a 14.7 cent increase.
Heating Oil: Priced at €1.24, or 16.1 cents above previous levels.

Cyprus In The European Context

Analysis based on data from the European Commission for 2026 reveals a curious paradox: while final consumer prices in Cyprus are among the lowest in the European Union, this is largely due to lower tax rates. For instance:

Gasoline (95 Octane): Cyprus ranks as the second cheapest in the EU, with an average price of €1.320 compared to the EU average of €1.639.
Diesel: It is the fourth cheapest, at an average of €1.401 compared to €1.608 across the EU.

However, when taxes are removed from the equation, Cyprus’ import and wholesale fuel prices position the island in a more median range: the country ranks twelfth for gasoline at an average of €0.67 per liter and tenth for diesel at €0.767 per liter.

Looking Ahead

Fuel prices in Cyprus continue to reflect both international oil prices and domestic tax policy. The latest data provide an overview of recent changes in retail fuel prices across the country.

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Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Limits State Claims Over Children’s Data

by News Editor

August 28, 2026

Meta’s $18 billion settlement with attorneys general from 29 U.S. states includes a provision limiting future state claims over the company’s use of children’s data for age-assurance systems.

Under the agreement, Meta must develop, train and begin testing a system to identify users under 13 within a year of the settlement taking effect. The company already uses AI-based age-detection tools, although the agreement does not require the new system to use AI.

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States Agree To Limits On Future Claims

The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) generally restricts the collection and retention of personal data from children under 13. Under the settlement, the 29 state attorneys general agreed not to bring past, present or future claims under COPPA or similar state laws over the specified use of children’s data.

Meta will not be permitted to use information from users under 13 for advertising, marketing or algorithmic optimisation.

Federal Enforcement Remains Unclear

COPPA is primarily enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, which is not a party to the agreement. That leaves open the possibility of separate federal action over how Meta collects or uses children’s data.

Another issue is whether Meta can keep age-assurance data isolated from its other systems. An independent auditor will monitor compliance, but the settlement does not fully specify what data Meta can retain for training, how long it can be stored or whether derived insights can be used elsewhere.

Legal Risks Remain

Joshua Wurtzel, a partner at Schlam Stone & Dolan, said states could still pursue claims if Meta uses the data outside the settlement’s limits. Such cases could depend on how those limits are interpreted.

Peter Jackson, a data and intellectual property attorney at Greenberg Glusker, said the provision could “disincentivize future enforcement actions.”

The agreement gives Meta greater legal certainty around using children’s data for age assurance, but questions remain over federal enforcement, data retention and secondary use.