Heatwave Causes Prices for Air Conditioners and Fans to Surge

Paris - 06.07.2026: The ongoing heatwave is driving demand for air conditioners and fans in France so strongly that shelves are empty in many places and prices are climbing. On online marketplaces customers report offers in which devices have increased from around 300 euros to over 1,000 euros. While traditional retailers cite limited stocks, some third-party sellers are exploiting the shortage with significant markups.Two trends are visible in retail: a real shortage due to limited inventories and delayed replenishments, and at the same time highly volatile prices in the platform ...