Inflation

The item has long been a staple in Irish households. The Irish public have been left shocked as a fridge staple is being security tagged in supermarkets. That’s right, Kerrygold butter has been seen in supermarkets with security tags and stickers – likely due to the item being a prime target for stealing. The price […]

1 month ago

Consumers could see a huge increase Electricity prices could surge over the summer months, according to Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien. Speaking about the rising costs today, the Minister said as conflict in the Middle East continues, prices will jump by as much as 4-9% over the months of May, June and July. He told RTE, […]

3 months ago

“It is quite possible that there will be further increases.” Price hikes are here to stay for the “foreseeable future”, according to Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath. Rising inflation and the increasing cost of living in Ireland has become a frequent subject of conversation in recent weeks, with President Michael D. Higgins […]

4 years ago

One of the drivers behind the rise was an increase in energy prices. The annual inflation rate in Ireland increased to 5.3% in November, the largest annual change in prices since June 2001, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). New CSO stats also show that consumer prices rose by 0.6% in the month, making […]

5 years ago