It accounted for 0.73 per cent of the 3.2 per cent rate recorded last month. And apparently these relate directly to higher food prices. Food inflation remains elevated in Ireland with prices rising by 4.2 per cent in the 12 months to November. Higher food prices reflect the lagged effect of higher energy prices. It’s probably too early to say if elevated food prices here are evidence of this.

Source: The Irish Times December 12, 2025 14:59 UTC