Prices fall across Covid-hit economy but mortgage interest costs rise

Prices for many goods and services fell across the Covid-hit economy last month but mortgage interest payments showed significant rises, according to official figures. Pic: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Prices for many goods and services fell across the Covid-hit economy last month but mortgage interest payments showed significant rises, according to official figures.

The CSO said its consumer price index fell by 0.2% in July from June and dropped by 0.4% from July 2019.