Inflation steady in May

The rate of inflation was unchanged over the past, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show, but prices have risen by 1.8% since the beginning of the year.

The rate of inflation was unchanged over the past, latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show, but prices have risen by 1.8% on an annual basis.

The CSO said consumer prices last month, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) were unchanged, compared to an increase of 0.1% recorded in May of last year.