Energy prices rose by 11.1% in MarchThe EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices is estimated to have risen by 3.6% in Ireland over the last 12 months, according to the CSO. Partly down to the war in Iran, energy prices are estimated to have risen by 11.1% in March, and were up by 12.3% in the 12 months up to March 2026. “Looking at the components of the flash HICP in Ireland for March 2026, energy prices are estimated to have increased by 11.1% in the month and risen by 12.3% since March 2025. “These increases in energy prices may have been influenced by recent events in the Middle East. “The HICP excluding energy and unprocessed food prices is estimated to have gone up by 2.6% since March 2025.

Source: Irish Independent March 30, 2026 15:13 UTC