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"The trend is about to reverse": Julius Baer with a forecast on fuel prices
After conflicts in the Middle East and Russia pushed refining margins to a record high and affected gas stations, Julius Baer bank reveals a surprising forecast regarding the future of fuel prices in the near term.

The most expensive canteen in the IDF: "They are exploiting us like a monopoly"
An outrageous exposé reveals abnormal price gaps of tens of percent on basic consumer goods at a closed base compared to other IDF bases, with the Ministry of Defense admitting that some prices are set by the franchisee.

5 Products You Overpay for on Wolt | C14 Monitoring
Even before factoring in delivery fees, service charges, and courier tips, product prices on Wolt are significantly higher than market rates. C14's daily monitoring highlights the price gaps between quick-delivery services and major retail chains, illustrating the true cost of convenience.

Rami Levy, Carrefour or Shufersal: Which chain is the most expensive for holiday shopping
A special price check on popular fish varieties ahead of the holidays reveals differences of tens of shekels per kilogram between major retail chains. Where is it most cost-effective to shop?

Where to find the best prices for school lunch ingredients?
Ahead of the new school year, family grocery expenses tend to rise. We analyzed the cost of a basket of essential school lunch items across various supermarket chains to determine where shoppers can save the most.

Shock following Adika's return: prices soared and the site will be closed on Saturday
The beloved fashion brand has returned to operations in an online-only format, but consumers were hit with a double shock following an unusual spike in prices and a surprising decision to block the site entirely during the Sabbath.

We found the most expensive schnitzel in the country, served on a plastic plate
The price of a schnitzel portion at Dubi'le in Eilat is scandalous: 92 shekels for a medium serving on disposable tableware. The menu paints a bleak picture of food pricing in the resort city, where costs do not reflect the level of service.

More sting than honey: price increases of up to 15% on cakes for Rosh Hashanah
Pastry chains have raised the prices of honey cakes, which are especially associated with Rosh Hashanah, by 4% to 15% compared to previous Tishrei holidays. Chain owners explain that the price increases are due to rising costs of raw materials, production, operations, and labor, while others claim that the cakes that have increased in price are not at all identical to last year's cakes. And also...

5 Products You Overpay for on Wolt | C14 Monitoring
Even before factoring in delivery fees, service charges, and courier tips, product prices on Wolt appear significantly inflated compared to market rates. C14's daily monitoring highlights the price gap between quick-delivery services and major supermarket chains, illustrating the high cost of using the app for routine purchases.

India: Sugar prices jumped by 40% before the holiday season, the government took emergency measures
India has sufficient sugar stocks to meet demand during the holiday season, and the price surge is due to speculative buying rather than an actual supply shortage. The government has permitted the duty-free import of one million tons of raw sugar.

Popular car for 100,000 shekels at Rami Levy increases in price by 10%
Electric cars offered for 100,000 shekels at the Rami Levy chain have increased in price by 10%. The price update to 110,000 shekels follows a two-month period since the launch of the collaboration with importer Delhum.

Cheers! Your wine is 270% more expensive
Why does an affordable French wine costing 5.5 euros sell for 70 shekels in Israel? We traced the bottle's journey from the winery to the shelf and uncovered how logistics, taxes, and bureaucracy drive up the final price.

Good news: Apple cuts iPhone 17 Pro prices in Israel | First publication
Apple has instructed its Israeli importers to cut prices for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max by $90 (approx. 270 shekels) starting this week. The move comes as a surprise following recent price hikes for MacBooks and iPads due to the global memory chip shortage.

Sephora products arrive in Israel: A price comparison
The beauty chain Glam42 is launching Sephora products in Israel under a temporary sales agreement. A Channel 12 News investigation reveals price gaps of up to 33% compared to international markets.

Yellow cheese at half price at local grocery stores: a new government initiative
The Ministry of Economy has completed the allocation of quotas for the duty-free import of 880 tons of yellow cheese, to be sold at 540 locations nationwide. For the first time, discounted cheese will reach neighborhood grocery stores and mini-markets at a price of up to 4.5 shekels per 100 grams.

Chicken prices jumped 30% in five years; state blocks cheap imports
The Ministry of Agriculture has reversed its decision to allow Baladi to import chicken from Brazil just six months after approval. This is a major financial blow to the company and leaves consumers facing persistently high prices, which have risen by 30% over the last five years.

Crazy gaps of hundreds of dollars: when is it cheapest to fly during the holidays
A new check reveals dramatic gaps in flight and hotel prices during the upcoming Tishrei holidays, where choosing the right date can save a family over $1,000 on the exact same destination.

From lychee to Colgate: Shaul Meridor changed roles — and forgot some facts
Shaul Meridor, former head of the Budget Department and currently a candidate on the Yasar list, is showing great activity on the web. Between the lychee orchard in the Galilee and the toiletries department at the supermarket, he pulls out quite a few figures. Meridor is not always accurate, but at least he brings important economic issues to the discourse.

Rosh Hashanah is approaching: where will you find the cheapest honey?
Ahead of the Tishrei holidays, the Ministry of Agriculture approved a quota of 400 tons of imported, discounted honey that will cost an average of 16.6 NIS per kg. On the other hand, a price check of well-known Israeli honey reveals gaps of up to 30% between retail chains. We are sorting out the prices.

Shufersal Resumes Sales of Tnuva Butter at Higher Prices
Tnuva halted butter supplies to Shufersal after the chain rejected price increases ahead of Shavuot. Products have returned to shelves at higher prices, though the hikes vary and did not always reach the 4.8% increase requested by Tnuva. While some competitors maintained previous pricing, others raised costs by as much as 11%.

"A once-in-a-century flood": The surge in memory prices threatening Apple
Tech giant Apple is preparing for a leadership change, as John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 1st, replacing Tim Cook. However, Ternus is arriving at the company during a particularly complex period. Despite strong performance, Apple is facing an unusual rise in iPhone production costs, which is forcing it to raise prices for consumers. The main reason for this is a severe global...

Tax Authority Study: Drink prices have not returned to pre-tax levels
The tax on sugary drinks was canceled over three years ago, but a new Tax Authority study reveals that part of the price hike remains in effect. The data is particularly notable for products from the Central Bottling Company, including Coca-Cola, Fuze Tea, and Prigat.

iPhone 18 prices in Israel may rise by 1,500 shekels: Apple's unusual move
Apple's bill of materials is expected to jump by approximately 38% compared to the previous generation. The main driver behind this price hike is the sharp rise in memory and storage costs. The company now faces a choice between absorbing the costs or passing them on to consumers.

Harel Wiesel brings Lululemon to Terminal X: A look at price gaps
Canadian sports brand Lululemon is now available on the Terminal X platform via parallel import. A price comparison reveals significant markups compared to international markets.

Rami Levy, Carrefour or Shufersal: Where to find the most affordable shopping in Israel
A survey conducted ahead of Rosh Hashanah reveals the most affordable supermarket chains for meat, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. Rami Levy leads the market by a significant margin.

Osher Ad crashes prices: popular ride-on toy for only 39.90 NIS
The discount chain offers an unprecedented price for the popular ride-on toy, while competing toy stores charge nearly three times as much. We analyzed the significant price gaps found in the market.

Rumors from China: Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices as early as tomorrow
A new post by the well-known leaker Fixed Focus Digital claims that Apple may increase prices for iPhone 17 models starting tomorrow, August 10. While there are no other sources for this rumor, market experts note that final pricing in Israel will depend on the current dollar exchange rate.

Two Prices for the Same Item: Consumer Rights You Should Know
It is a common scenario: you find a product with two different prices. We explain which price you are legally entitled to pay.

Starting tomorrow: Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices
According to a new report, Apple is considering raising prices for the iPhone 17 series in the US as early as August 10 — even before the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro next month. At this stage, there is no indication that the move will affect iPhone prices in other countries.

More expensive than ever: Ticket prices for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics revealed
A ticket to the men's basketball final will reach $3,350, a ticket to the opening ceremony will reach $5,519, and prices for gymnastics, athletics, and swimming are also sky-high.

New regulation threatens to turn flight booking into a nightmare
Buying a flight ticket online may soon become a much more confusing task. A new proposal by the Donald Trump administration and the US Department of Transportation seeks to change the rules by which airlines present flight prices to the public, as reported on Friday by CBS.

Rami Levy, Victory and Carrefour: The same shopping basket with a difference of almost 1,000 shekels
A massive check of 148 products in seven digital retail chains reveals huge differences of tens of percent, with the gap between the first and last place reaching over 900 shekels for the exact same basket.

The price will rise, the camera will improve, and there is probably a date: all the rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro
Ahead of the September launch event, the market estimates that Apple will raise prices for iPhones and watches as well. At the same time, the Pro model is expected to receive a new camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a new modem, but what intrigues Apple fans is the question of when the event will happen, and there seems to be an answer.

Rami Levy or Yohananoff: Which chain is cheapest for top-up shopping?
Mid-week is when many families restock on dairy, produce, and pantry staples. We used the Pricez website to compare prices across leading retail chains to determine where these additional purchases are most cost-effective.

Price Gaps Exposed: Retail Chains Selling Fruits and Vegetables at 58% Markup
A new price comparison survey by the Retail Research Institute reveals price discrepancies of tens of shekels on a single shopping trip. The report highlights which retail chains are the most expensive and where consumers can save significantly.

Rami Levy against himself: The surprising price gap between the supermarket and the stock store
A surprising check compared the "Rami Levy Shivuk HaShikma" branch in Pardes Hanna with the nearby "Rami Levy Stock" branch and found that a series of identical products are sold with price differences of tens of percent. In some cases, the gap reached up to 55%.

Big Mac Index: Israel Climbs to Second Place Globally
The price of a McDonald's Big Mac in Israel rose from 20 to 23 shekels at the start of the year, which, combined with the strengthening of the shekel, pushed the country to second place in The Economist's index. However, the ranking reflects currency fluctuations and corporate pricing rather than just the overall cost of living.

Gaps of tens of percent: Common medications sold at double the price
A check by Ha-Tzinor on Channel 13 reveals that consumers pay tens of percent more for well-known brands, while equivalent products with the same active ingredient are sold at much lower prices.

We checked school supply prices: where will you pay hundreds of shekels less?
The summer vacation is far from over, but for many parents, the race for the school year has already begun. Instead of waiting for the last days of August, when stores are crowded and shelves start to empty, more and more families are choosing to do their back-to-school shopping early. The goal is twofold: to avoid the last-minute pressure and to spread the expense over several weeks, during a...

Osher Ad or Rami Levy: The Cheapest Shopping Basket in Israel
A price comparison across 11 retail chains reveals a 31% gap on 152 items. The battle for the top spot was decided by a mere 88 agorot.

More expensive than Dubai and Paris: The astronomical prices of the hotel in Eilat - "They have lost their minds"
An examination of accommodation prices in Eilat revealed particularly luxurious suites that reached a price of almost 119,000 shekels per night. Host Niv Gilboa reacted with shock on air: "They have lost their minds."

Flight prices for the Tishrei holidays are falling, but not to all destinations and not for long
Flight prices for the Tishrei holidays remain relatively low as more Israelis book closer to departure dates. However, as the holidays approach, prices for popular destinations are starting to rise.