Energy, fuel and rents push inflation to a 20-year high

Biggest annual jump in prices since 2001

It is the 13th month in a row that prices have increased, one of the longest string of increases recorded. File Picture: Larry Cummins

Irish inflation reached another record high in November as fuel and energy costs soared.

Over the past year, prices have now jumped by 5.3% the largest annual change in prices since June 2001.