Food and drink prices up 4.7% in the year, says CSO
Food and drink prices last month were up 4.7% on September 2024, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has said. Picture: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos
Food and drink prices increased by 4.7% in September compared to the same month last year, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has said.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.7% between September 2024 and September 2025, up from an annual increase of 2% in the 12 months to August 2025.
"This is the highest that inflation has been since March 2024, when the rate of inflation was +2.9%," said CSO statistician Anthony Dawson.
The most significant increases in the year to September 2025 were in food and non-alcoholic beverages (+4.7%) and miscellaneous goods and services (+3.7%). The annual rise in food and drink costs reflects higher prices for products such as beef and milk.
However, overall consumer prices fell by 0.2% between August and September 2025. The categories with the largest monthly declines were transport (-1.8%) and recreation and culture (-1.6%), with lower air fares contributing to the drop in transport costs.
The average price of a sliced white pan increased by 5c to €1.66 in the year to September 2025, while two litres of milk averaged €2.47, up 27c on the previous year.
The average price of one pound of butter rose by 68c to €4.81, while 2.5kg of potatoes fell by 42c to €3.66.
The national average price of full-fat milk (2 litres) was up 27c in the year, butter per pound rose by 68c, and Irish cheddar per kilogram increased by 69c.
The average price of a take-home 50cl can of lager rose by 1c to €2.43, while a 50cl can of cider increased by 6c to €2.73.
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