Newly installed government reportedly looking at ways to soften blow; increases could lead to rising consumer prices as businesses seek to cover their own higher bills

Finance Ministry says 20-30 agorot will be shaved off cost per liter, bringing price to lowest in over a year; cut had been expected to be 30-40 agorot

August brings a slew of cost of living changes, with power bills up by 8.6%, and a 4.9% jump in the price of milk; tighter controls on cash payments come into force