Fuel prices continue to vary significantly across Cyprus, according to research by the Cyprus Consumers Association, which found notable differences between districts and estimated that consumers paid an additional €23 million over the past six months due to price increases.
The findings cover the period from 1 March 2026 to 8 September 2026 and point to substantial increases across all major fuel categories, while also highlighting persistent regional disparities in fuel pricing.
Fuel prices rise sharply
According to the association's research, the price of 95-octane petrol increased by 31.6 cents per litre during the period under review.
Diesel fuel rose by 47.7 cents per litre, while heating oil increased by 56.2 cents per litre.
The association attributed the timeframe to the period following the outbreak of the latest conflict in the Middle East and said the increases had imposed an additional financial burden on consumers.
Paphos records highest average prices
The research found that Paphos recorded the highest average prices for all three fuel categories over the past four years.
By contrast, Nicosia registered the lowest average fuel prices in every year except 2024.
According to the findings, Famagusta District recorded the smallest gap between the highest and lowest fuel prices within the district.
Nicosia shows widest price variation
While Nicosia recorded the lowest average prices overall, it also showed the largest difference between maximum and minimum fuel prices among Cyprus's districts.
The association said this finding warrants closer examination to determine the factors behind the significant variation in pricing.
Districts above national average
The research found that Famagusta, Limassol and Paphos generally recorded average prices above the national average, with the exception of certain periods in 2024.
Nicosia was the only district consistently recording average prices below the nationwide average.
Call for further investigation
The Cyprus Consumers Association said the differences suggest that pricing policies vary noticeably between districts and should be examined further.
Particular attention, it said, should be given to Nicosia, where a more detailed investigation may help clarify the reasons behind the combination of lower average prices and wider price fluctuations.
