DISY demands urgent government measures to combat rising cost of living

On September 23, 2026, the Democratic Rally party (DISY) in Cyprus issued a formal demand for the government to implement immediate measures to curb the rising cost of living. The party warned that ongoing delays in policy action are entrenching inflation, creating significant financial pressure on both households and businesses. DISY cautioned that failure to act promptly could trigger a chain reaction of price increases throughout the market.

To address the crisis, the party proposes a comprehensive plan featuring both short-term support for vulnerable groups and medium-term structural reforms. Key proposals include enhancing market surveillance, investing in energy storage, expanding photovoltaic infrastructure, and incentivizing electric vehicle adoption. Furthermore, the party advocates for the withdrawal of older vehicles and the development of infrastructure projects aimed at reducing transportation and daily living costs. As the winter season approaches, DISY specifically requested state intervention to mitigate the anticipated increase in heating oil prices.

The party emphasized that persistent monitoring of the market is essential to preventing further inflationary shocks. Currently, the government has not issued a formal counter-response to these specific proposals, though the call highlights increasing political pressure to alleviate economic strain on the public.