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Gozo Firms Cite Power Cuts And Rising Costs In Summer Survey
A Gozo Tourism Association survey finds power cuts and operating costs are the biggest worries for island businesses.
In Short
- 64.62% named electricity outages as a main challenge.
- 63.08% named rising operating costs.
- Staff shortages and parking worried 52.31% each.
- 36.92% saw revenue rise against 2025 and 24.62% saw it fall.
- Higher prices were the top reason for rising revenue.
The Gozo Tourism Association surveyed island businesses about June to September 2026. The results were mixed, and costs worried owners most.
Of the businesses, 35.38% said performance improved and 21.54% said it declined. Compared with 2025, 36.92% saw higher revenue, 38.46% saw no change and 24.62% saw a fall.
Among those with higher revenue, 65.63% pointed to higher prices. Those with lower revenue blamed lower spending per customer (77.27%) and more competition (45.45%).
Main challenges were electricity outages (64.62%), rising operating costs (63.08%), and traffic, parking and staff shortages (52.31% each). Many also reported building noise and dust.
What Does This Mean For Your Restaurant?
If you run a Gozo kitchen, a power cut costs you stock and service. Ask about a backup supply and check your menu prices against rising costs.
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