Food and drink prices up 4.7% in the year, says CSO

CSO figures show a 4.7% rise in food and drink prices, with dairy products driving Ireland’s latest inflation increase

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.