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Two Perspectives on the Benefits of the e-Basket

Published January 13, 2026, 05:16
Two Perspectives on the Benefits of the e-Basket

The e-basket, a price comparison tool for supermarkets launched in June 2025, has sparked debate regarding its effectiveness. While the Cyprus Consumer Association (CCA) expresses doubts about achieving its goals, such as reducing prices through competition, the Consumer Protection Service (CPS) argues that the tool has already yielded measurable results, contributing to inflation containment. The CCA points out that many supermarkets do not include the full range of 478 products in the e-basket, limiting consumer choice. The CPS accuses the CCA of systematically discrediting the tool, while the addition of more than 1,000 new products is expected by June 2026.