Consumer watchdog warns rising energy could drive food prices higher Ramona Pop warns that rising energy costs risk sparking another round of food price inflation; she calls for a state …
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Technology
Consumer watchdogs demand EU fines for platforms failing to curb financial fraud
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzConsumer Groups Urge EU to Impose DSA Fines on Platforms Over Rising Financial Fraud Consumer groups urge EU to demand tougher action and DSA fines for online platforms that fail …
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Business
Gas connection fees persist after leaving gas network, consumer advocates warn
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUnused gas connection fees leave homeowners paying after switching to heat pumps Gas connection fees for unused network links are levied even after households switch energy sources, causing consumer complaints …
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Business
German Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Since February 2023 as HDE Warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman consumer sentiment falls to lowest since February 2023 as energy costs and inflation bite German consumer sentiment falls to its lowest level since February 2023, with the HDE Consumer …
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Business
EU-Mercosur trade pact enters into force, creates 720 million consumer market
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU-Mercosur trade agreement provisionally enters into force, creating a 720 million-person market EU-Mercosur trade agreement provisionally enters into force on May 1, 2026, creating a market of about 720 million …
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World
Gene Seroka warns Iran war doubled bunker fuel, pushed up freight and consumer prices
by anna walterby anna walterShip fuel costs double as Iran conflict drives up freight rates and consumer prices, official warns Rising ship fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict have doubled bunker fuel prices …