A rise in the cost of energy has pushed the rate of inflation in Ireland to 3.6%, according to figures published on Monday. The EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Ireland rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to March. Energy prices are estimated to have risen by 11.1% in March and were up by 12.3% over the 12 months. Food prices are estimated to have decreased by 0.3% in the last month and gone up by 2.3% in the last 12 months. Excluding energy and unprocessed food, the HICP is estimated to have grown by 2.6% since March 2025.

Source: Irish Examiner March 30, 2026 12:18 UTC