Alcohol and tobacco push up prices

There was a marginal rise in consumer prices last month, while industrial output recorded an increase of 3% in September.

Figures from the Central Statistics office found a rise in the price of alcoholic drinks and tobacco, which jumped by more than 5%, pushed up overall figures.

The surge in the price of alcohol and tobacco was largely offset by a 2.2% fall in transportation costs such as petrol, diesel, air fares, and vehicles.