Grocery inflation 'nudges' cost of Christmas meal for four to almost €31

Irish grocery prices rose 1.2% in recent weeks, as the general hike in energy costs, supply chain woes and Brexit disruptions may be catching up with supermarkets, market research suggests.

Irish grocery prices rose 1.2% in recent weeks, as the general hike in energy costs, supply chain woes and Brexit disruptions may be catching up with supermarkets, market research suggests.     

Market researcher Kantar said it was its highest inflation reading since February, with prices of some Christmas dinner favourites beginning to "nudge up".