# Rising food prices in Cyprus markets

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rising-food-prices-in-cyprus-markets
> Updated: 2026-09-03T06:33:41.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Reports from markets in Lefkoşa, Keçiören, and Girne indicate high costs for various fruits and vegetables. In Lefkoşa and Keçiören, specific prices were noted for items such as green plums, mangoes, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

By early September, shoppers at the Girne Wednesday Market expressed significant concerns regarding rising food costs, specifically noting high prices for grapes and cherries. Consumers in Girne have called for increased government oversight and price controls, with some suggesting that reducing diesel costs for farmers could help lower market prices.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Girne Wednesday Market shoppers report rising food prices

Shoppers at the Wednesday Market in Girne are raising concerns over high food prices, with fruit costs like cherries and grapes significantly impacting household budgets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/girne-wednesday-market-shoppers-report-rising-food-prices

### 2026-08-29: Fruit and vegetable prices reported in Lefkoşa and Keçiören markets

Recent market reports from Lefkoşa and Keçiören show varying prices for seasonal produce, including green plums at 500 lira and tomatoes at 17.50 lira per kilogram.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fruit-and-vegetable-prices-reported-in-lefkoa-and-keiren-markets

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