Inflation rate for lower-income households reaches 10.3%

This compares to the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figure of 9.1% in June 2022.

For households in the lowest 10% by income, electricity, gas and other fuels were the largest contributor to their estimated inflation rate making up 3.3% of the 10% rate.

Lower-income households faced inflation rates of 10.3% in June 2022, according to figures released but the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

In comparison, the highest-income households experienced an inflation rate of 8.2%.