Inflation rate hits renters and under-35s hardest in Ireland
Young households see inflation rise above the national rate The cost of living is rising at different rates across Ireland, with renters and younger households feeling more pressure than other groups, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Households headed by someone under 35 recorded inflation of 4.4% in September, the highest […]
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Grocery price inflation hits 4.69% as shoppers chase deals
New figures show Irish grocery price inflation climbed in October Irish households are making more trips to the supermarket, but buying less each time, it has been revealed. As new figures from Worldpanel by Numerator show, grocery bills climbed 4.69% in the year to 4 October. That is up from 4.28% in the previous 12-week […]
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Diesel prices Ireland hits €2.14 a litre amid global crisis
Irish drivers face another blow Filling up a diesel vehicle in Ireland has become significantly more expensive, with the average price reaching €2.14 per litre in September. Data from the AA shows costs have climbed by almost a quarter since February, leaving motorists and businesses facing mounting bills. The surge is being fuelled by a […]
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Consumer sentiment index shows Irish gloom despite wealth gains
Three-quarters of Irish people say cost of living has worsened Ireland’s households have become significantly wealthier over the past 30 years, yet many people feel worse off as housing prices and everyday expenses continue to put pressure on their finances. The contrast is highlighted by the Credit Union’s Consumer Sentiment Index, which celebrates its 30th […]
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PrepayPower price freeze protects 200,000 Irish customers this winter
PrepayPower customers get another winter without energy price hikes PrepayPower has announced a winter price freeze on electricity and gas for 200,000 customers across Ireland, keeping their rates unchanged until spring for the second year in a row. The country’s largest pay-as-you-go energy provider lets customers manage their electricity and gas credit through an app, […]
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Home heating oil prices jump almost 60% in a year, CSO Says
Quite the increase for a year According to new Central Statistics Office figures, in a year home heating oil prices have jumped nearly 60%. As per the new figures, this means that a costly winter will be faced by 700,000 Irish homes that depend on it. The jump comes just as the coldest months begin, […]
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