In Spain, the leading global olive oil producer, supermarkets are enhancing security measures due to soaring prices and increased thefts. Retailers are attaching security tags to one-liter bottles of extra-virgin olive oil, now priced up to 14.5 euros ($15.77), alongside spirits, cosmetics, and appliances. Olive oil prices, up 150% in two years, result from a severe drought in southern Europe. Thefts prompted measures like chaining 5-liter bottles in stores.
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In Spain, the leading global olive oil producer, supermarkets are enhancing security measures due to soaring prices and increased thefts. Retailers are attaching security tags to one-liter bottles of extra-virgin olive oil, now priced up to 14.5 euros ($15.77), alongside spirits, cosmetics, and appliances. Olive oil prices, up 150% in two years, result from a severe drought in southern Europe. Thefts prompted measures like chaining 5-liter bottles in stores.
Spanish supermarkets lock up olive oil as price soars and shoplifting surges cyprus-mail.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from cyprus-mail.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.