# #OCU in the news

16 October 2026 at 10:23

> Spain mandates 400 prefix for commercial calls · OCU report: Supermarket prices up 39.5% since 2021 · OCU Study: Spanish Grocery Costs Rise to €6,602

[Spain mandates 400 prefix for commercial calls](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-mandates-400-prefix-for-commercial-calls-da329a36>)
*16 October 2026 at 10:23* - New consumer protection laws require Spanish companies to use a specific 400 prefix for marketing calls starting from 17 October.

[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.