Petrol and diesel prices set to rise from midnight as excise duty returned

The price of petrol and diesel is set to rise again from midnight tonight. Excise taxes levied by the government, which were reduced as a result of the cost-of-living problem, will be gradually restored. Petrol prices will rise by six cent per litre, while diesel will go up by five cent. Agricultural diesel will also … Read more

Are you facing “greedflation”—increased prices?

Greedflation is the new word for when companies exploit inflation as a justification to increase their profit margins. Especially in light of the fact that customers are facing a problem caused by cost of living, companies view it as cynical. Also, the European Central Bank has issued a warning, noting that it is “closely” monitoring … Read more

Thousands of Dublin households to be hit with extra bin charges from Today

The cost of living crisis will result in increased trash fees starting today for thousands of families in Dublin and across the nation. The Irish Mirror reports that Panda Recycling will start charging €3.80 for each compost container lift. The new fee was added less than a year after Panda Recycling raised its service fees … Read more

Cost of living: Social welfare recipients could face deductions to €200 bonus payment

People have been warned by the Department of Social Protection that previously approved deductions may apply to their cost of living payment. As part of the government’s continued attempts to curb rising costs, the payment was made on April 24. Those who have received welfare payments for more than a year are eligible for the … Read more

Annual rate of inflation falls to 6.3% in April

The Central Statistics Office (CSO)’s most recent estimates indicate that Ireland’s annual rate of inflation dropped to 6.3% in April. According to the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which allows for comparisons with nations in the Eurozone, the figure is down from 7% in the 12 months leading up to March. The HICP … Read more

Irish inflation eases to 7.7% in March from 8.5% – CSO

The Central Statistics Office released its most recent data today, showing that the annual rate of inflation decreased to 7.7% in March from 8.5% in February. This is the lowest level in 11 months.. The most significant increases in the year were seen in Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels which was up 20.8% and Food … Read more

Aldi launches cost of living website to assist struggling customers

Aldi has released information on its new cost of living budgeting website to help struggling customers. Customers can now find budgeting tips, cheap recipes, and money-saving Special Buys on the “Incredible Savings” webpage. The website will also highlight Aldi’s most recent shopping deals to allay fears about rising living costs. An Aldi poll from January … Read more

Pinergy becomes first energy provider to announce price cut

Pinergy is the first power provider in Ireland to declare a price cut. Standard home electricity prices will decrease beginning on March 31, according to the corporation. The adjustments will result in a 7.1% decrease in typical household costs, or €183 annually (including VAT) based on normal usage. The 24-hour standard rate (without VAT) will … Read more

Nestle to hike food prices further in 2023; CEO

Nestle’s chief executive Mark Schneider told a German newspaper that the company will have to increase the prices of its food products further this year to make up for higher production costs that it has not yet fully passed along to customers. The increases won’t be as sizable as they were in 2022, but “we … Read more

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirms cost of living measures to end after February

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that the cost-of-living measures come to an end after February because the government lacks the funds to keep them all going. Mr. Varadkar said that the government will conduct a review to determine which measures they can continue to support after the introduction of cost-of-living measures like the three €200 … Read more

Cost of living fund worth €4.3m announced to help struggling students

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Simon Harris, has announced €4.3 million to assist students with the cost of living. The once off funding will be provided through the Student Assistance Fund, which assists students with books and class materials, rent, childcare, transport among other things. The HEA will distribute funding of … Read more

Minimum wage will rise to €11.30 in plans set for Cabinet approval

Ministers are set to sign off on an 80-cent increase to the minimum wage to €11.30 per hour from January. Ministers are set to sign off on an 80-cent increase to the minimum wage, bringing it to €11.30 per hour from January. Leo Varadkar, the Tánaiste and Minister of Enterprise, is also expected to recommend … Read more

Electric Ireland announces its third round of price hikes in five months

Electric Ireland has announced another price hike for electricity and gas customers for the third time in five months. The energy supplier will raise the standard pricing for gas and electricity, resulting in a 26.7 percent and 37.5 percent rise in monthly bills. The new prices will go into effect on October 1st. The largest … Read more

Fuel prices stable but uncertainty remains, warns AA Ireland

The petrol price and diesel is marginally stabilising, but AA Ireland has issued an alert that it is impossible to predict what will happen next. In July, the average pump price for petrol was 200.3 cents per litre, while the price for diesel was 201.8 cents, according to their most recent Fuel Price Index. After … Read more

Dublin among top 50 most expensive cities to live in

Dublin has been listed in the top 50 most expensive cities in the world for international employees, according to new research. The Irish capital was ranked 49th in the Mercer Cost of Living Survey, ahead of other European cities such as Luxembourg and Rome.  Hong Kong topped the list, followed by the four Swiss cities … Read more