Inflation hits 3.2% driven by food and energy costs

Statistics from the CSO show food prices increased by 4.2% in the last year

Inflation has risen sharply this year with prices in Ireland estimated to up 3.2%, fuelled by food and energy costs, according to figures released by the CSO on Monday.

Inflation has risen sharply this year with prices in Ireland up 3.2%, fuelled by food and energy costs, according to figures released by the CSO on Monday.

The EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Ireland is estimated to have risen by 3.2% in the 12 months to November 2025, despite falling by 0.2% on last month's figure.