Consumption
Alquiler Seguro will take to court a $3.6 million fine imposed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs for abusive practices
Pablo Bustinduy's Ministry considers that the real estate agency has committed six very serious and serious infringements "in the exercise of market dominance" by violating the rights of consumers.
The telecommunications and telephony sector is the largest consumer complaint
Secondly, there are the banking sector, and thirdly there are complaints about energy and water supply. Half of the consumer claims in the CSC have come from online purchases.
The Spanish Government will ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16
The Minister of Consumer Affairs has announced that he will implement a regulation prohibiting the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 years of age, which will be up to 18 years for drinks containing more than 32 milligrams of caffeine per 100 military personnel.
The Spanish Government approves a package of measures to protect customers of electric companies, including banning commercial calls
The new Royal Decree, promoted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, provides that electrodependents and vulnerable persons may not be suspended from electricity even if they do not pay, and suspension of contracts shall not generally be punishable. Penalties are also provided for companies for violations of the rules.
The consumer association Facua has warned of the 15 most common frauds that can occur during sales
In the face of illegal practices, the consumer has the right to claim, even on sale.
The annual CPI rate remains at 3.2% in the ACV and rises to 3% in Navarre in November
On the other hand, contributory pensions will increase by around 2.7% by 2026, according to the revaluation formula provided for in the pension reform law, which takes into account the average annual CPI from December to November.
OCU has confirmed the safety of pork and warned that the price may fall
The Consumer and User Organisation has recalled that the swine plague was eradicated in Spain in 1995, although the countries of Eastern and Southern Europe still have cases, especially in boars.
The 'Black Friday' has fueled consumption in the ACV, and spending has increased by 76% over the daily average
According to data provided by Kutxabank, more than 65.7 million euros were spent on the "Black Friday" week in the ACV, 4% more than in the same period last year.
Egg prices rose 5.1% in October and 22.5% in one year
Beef (17.8 per cent) and coffee, cocoa and infusions (16.2 per cent) have also become more expensive, while oils and fats (-33.5 per cent) and sugar (-13.5 per cent) have been reduced.
Consumer organisations warn that the prices of eggs and chicken due to avian flu are "unsustainable"
More than a million hens have been confined in Navarre and Álava; these are measures taken in Europe to prevent the spread of avian influenza, and it has raised alarm bells among consumer associations, warning of an increase in the price of eggs and chicken meat.
the CPI rose by a tenth in October to 3.1%, its highest rate since June 2024
The rise in prices is mainly due to the rise in electricity and transport prices. Underlying inflation has risen by a tenth (excluding energy and fresh food) to 2.5%.
They warn that in the ACV they are selling a goat cheese with listeria and E.coli
It's a bunch of goat cheese from the Ampanera Luck brand that expires on December 10 this year.
The year-on-year CPI rises to 3.3% in the ACV and 2.8% in Navarre in September
In the Spanish State, annual inflation has increased by three tenths, to 3%.
The year-on-year CPI remains at 2.7% in August due to the evolution of food, electricity and fuel prices
After rising in June and July, the annual CPI rate has remained stable, while underlying inflation has risen for the second consecutive month, rising by a tenth in August to 2.4%.
The keys to the bill to protect consumers from misleading advertising
Before the rule is adopted, society will be able to propose changes and finally it will be voted on in the Congress of Deputies. The law will prohibit greenwashing in advertisements, monitor the increase in ticket sales and encourage the repair of products before they are replaced.
The keys to the bill to protect consumers from misleading advertising
Before the rule is adopted, society will be able to propose changes and finally it will be voted on in the Congress of Deputies. The law will prohibit greenwashing in advertisements, monitor the increase in ticket sales and encourage the repair of products before they are replaced.
