Economy UK energy bills set to rise by 2%, fuelling inflation fears Average UK households can expect a rise of around £2.93 (€3.40) a month in their energy bills, according to the UK energy regulator Ofgem, which sets the energy price cap for households and businesses. 27/08/2025
Experiences Is personalised pricing making your holiday more expensive? Experts say travel providers are using consumers’ personal data to tailor prices to individual customers. 13/08/2025
Economy US inflation shows limited tariff impact, but prices still rise The latest US numbers show July inflation came in softer than expected at 2.7%. Core prices hit 3.1%, with a more significant tariff hit expected later in the year. 12/08/2025
Business Spotify announces 9% price hike for individual plan subscribers The music streaming platform announced a €1 price increase for customers on its individual plan starting from September. 04/08/2025
Economy Shopping basket: Where do groceries cost the most in Europe? Grocery prices show significant disparities across European cities—even between those in the same country. Euronews Business takes a closer look at Deutsche Bank’s ‘Grocery Index’ to reveal the cheapest and most expensive shopping baskets. 30/07/2025
Economy Bean vs. cup: Where is the most expensive takeaway coffee in Europe? Euronews Business compares coffee pricing across Europe to reveal where customers are getting the best and worst value on their morning brew. 23/07/2025
Markets Bitcoin bubble? How much more is it expected to rise in 2025? After the world’s most popular cryptocurrency recently reached a new record, it is expected to further increase in value, reaching levels beyond $160,000 in 2025. 18/07/2025
Business Trump administration sues California over egg prices, blames red tape Egg prices in the US spiked earlier this year amid a bird flu outbreak that led to mass cullings, although costs are now dropping. 10/07/2025
Economy Europe’s iPhone price gap: Where you'll pay the most and least iPhone prices vary significantly both globally and across Europe, linked to differences in taxes. Turkey stands out as a nation with a hefty price tag, while Nordic countries have the highest iPhone costs within the EU. 10/07/2025
Economy China sees consumer price inflation in positive territory in June CPI inflation climbed into the green for the first time since January, although producer prices remain in deflationary territory. 09/07/2025
Business World Chocolate Day: The EU is celebrating with sky-high prices Prices in the cocoa market have dropped recently from record highs, but coupled with high energy costs, they have fuelled a double-digit increase in European retail prices compared to last year. 07/07/2025
Economy Cost of living: Europe's cheapest and most expensive countries Price level indices shows how expensive or cheap goods and services are across countries, based on purchasing power parities. Western and Northern European countries tend to have high price levels, although incomes are not included in these comparisons. 06/07/2025
Markets Oil rises and Europe's markets open lower after US strikes on Iran The price of oil rose and stock markets fell as investors reacted to the US strikes against nuclear targets in Iran. 23/06/2025
Experiences These hidden flight fees can add hundreds to your ticket price In some cases, passengers have no choice but to purchase these “optional” services. 16/06/2025
Business Inflation in Spain falls to 1.9% in May in line with ECB targets Inflation falls to 1.9% in May but core inflation remains above 2%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches its lowest value since last October. 30/05/2025
Economy Energy bills across Europe: What share of the cost is made up of tax? European countries apply different tax policies to consumer energy prices. This leads to significant differences in the share of energy taxes and VAT in electricity and gas bills. 24/05/2025
Japan Japan's farm minister apologises after free rice remark sparks outrage Farm Minister Taku Etō has apologised after claiming he "never had to buy rice" thanks to gifts from supporters, sparking public anger amid surging food prices. 19/05/2025
Economy Europe’s energy bills unplugged: Who pays the most to use the grid? The share of distribution in energy prices varies significantly across European capital cities. Euronews explores these differences in both electricity and gas bills. 15/05/2025
Travel News Eurovision fans face soaring accommodation costs in Basel According to the song contest organisers, visitors from 80 countries around the globe will be in the audience for the live event. 10/05/2025
Economy ECB's Lagarde: Trade tariffs are a negative shock for the eurozone Lagarde said the ECB’s rate cut reflected confidence in disinflation and rising growth risks from tariffs, which are set to weigh on demand. The bank dropped its “restrictive” stance and stressed a data-driven, flexible approach. 17/04/2025