Inflation cools to 7.7%, but consumers are yet to feel relief from cost pressures

In annual terms, the price of sugar soared almost 37%, frozen fish climbed 27%, fresh whole milk jumped 24%, butter rose 21%, and eggs increased 20%.

Updated figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows prices for consumer goods and services cooled to 7.7% last month compared to a year earlier. This is also down from 8.5% in the 12 months to February.

Inflation has pushed prices up for everything from electricity to sugar in the last year, but official figures show cost pressures are easing for consumers.

Updated figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows prices for consumer goods and services cooled to 7.7% last month compared to a year earlier. This is also down from 8.5% in the 12 months to February.