Irish inflation slows to 8.6% in September giving some hope ahead of winter

The Eurostat figures show that energy costs continued to be the main driver of annual inflation

Increased prices for food products and industrial goods may also suggest that price pressures are spreading out across the eurozone economy in September. 

The annual pace of Irish inflation slowed somewhat to 8.6% in September from 9% in August, new official figures show, providing a glimmer of hope heading into a tough winter for households.

The Eurostat figures show Ireland's reading compares with the eurozone-wide average of 10%, which is up from August's reading of 9.1%.