# #CostOfLiving in the news

29 September 2026 at 10:51

> Spain caps gas price rises at 15% for households · OCU report: Supermarket prices up 39.5% since 2021 · OCU Study: Spanish Grocery Costs Rise to €6,602

[Spain caps gas price rises at 15% for households](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-caps-gas-price-rises-at-15-for-households-9b0dff44>)
*29 September 2026 at 10:51* - The Spanish Government intervenes to limit gas tariff increases and cap butane cylinder prices to protect over three million consumers.

[OCU report: Supermarket prices up 39.5% since 2021](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/ocu-report-supermarket-prices-up-39-5-since-2021-4eac4b87>)
*28 September 2026 at 12:44* - The OCU 2026 report reveals a 39.5% surge in food costs since 2021, with coffee and eggs seeing the most dramatic price increases.

[OCU Study: Spanish Grocery Costs Rise to €6,602](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/ocu-study-spanish-grocery-costs-rise-to-6-602-1a1d3599>)
*25 September 2026 at 12:45* - Annual supermarket analysis reveals fresh food prices rose 4.7% while savvy shoppers can save up to 1,310 euros by switching retailers.