Inflation steady at 2.7% as food and insurance costs outpace overall rise

Inflation steady at 2.7% as food and insurance costs outpace overall rise

Ireland’s inflation rate held broadly steady at 2.7% in the year to January, easing slightly from the previous month, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures from the Central Statistics Office. While the overall rate of price growth has stabilised, several everyday essentials continue to rise faster than the headline figure. Education services recorded … Read more

Ireland Inflation

Ireland Records 2.2% Yearly Inflation in February; Monthly Surge at 0.9%

Dublin – The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported a 2.2% rise in Ireland’s inflation in the 12 months leading to February, a slight dip from January’s 2.7%. Examining the monthly dynamics reveals a 0.9% increase in overall market prices. Energy prices witnessed a modest 0.5% surge in February, contributing to the monthly uptick. Notably, when … Read more