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As grocery bills soar, experts forecast likely future trends and we look at ways to buy quality, sustainable food for a fair price. A grocery / food prices content partnership with ICMSA

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Caitríona Redmond: The weekly shop is about to get more expensive — here's how to prepare

Grocery prices are on the rise. Here's why, and here's my advice on what you can do now to prepare

<p>Dunnes Stores retained the largest share of consumer spending in grocery stores in August at 24.1%, with Tesco just behind at 23.8%. </p>

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Grocery price inflation slows again during August to 3.87%

<p>The national average price for a litre of diesel in July 2026 was €1.76, an increase of 6c on the same time last year.</p>

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Households remain squeezed by price rises

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Grocery price inflation rate slows to lowest since February 2025

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Inflation slows as food prices moderate

Buying meat at a supermarket.

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Grocery price inflation falls again in June

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Vulnerable households get less protection than well-off from energy price hikes, ESRI says

The Economic and Social Research Institute's associate research professor Dr Claire Keane said: 'More targeted measures could better protect vulnerable groups at a lower cost'

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Buying meat at a supermarket.

Grocery price inflation eases in May

However, grocery prices are still increasing faster than the general rate of inflation

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

People think 'Irish food culture' is hot chicken rolls and Taytos — we need to change that

People think 'Irish food culture' is hot chicken rolls and Taytos — we need to change that

A conversation at an awards ceremony in the UK showed me the contrast between how foodies think of Irish food and how it's experienced by most people - super ingredients versus overfeeding and ultra processed junk

Mon, 25 May, 2026

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Shoppers 'squeezed' as Irish grocery inflation rises to 6.7%

'Consumer uncertainty due to global events has sparked a sense of caution among shoppers'

Tue, 05 May, 2026

Shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury's for their weekly shopping when special prices are on offer, dealing with the cost of living

Grocery inflation hits 6.5% with 'additional price increases' ahead due to Iran war

Analysis also reveals that 26% of Irish shoppers now 'describe themselves as financially struggling'

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

Shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury's for their weekly shopping when special prices are on offer, dealing with the cost of living

Inflation rises in year to February as cheese, white bread and butter prices go up

The Central Statistics Office also reported the highest volume of housing permissions in 16 years

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: We’ve had enough jargon — why do we feel like we have less money?

The terms negative consumer sentiment, Vibecession, Boomcession, and K-Shaped Economy don’t quite describe that bad feeling when we struggle with the cost of grocery shopping. It’s time to debunk the jargon and start calling the high cost of living a saga.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

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Households face gloomy 'vibecession' with food bills expected to remain high

David Looney, a financial advisory director at Alpha Wealth, said the inflation figures for January show that the rising cost of food remains 'stubbornly' high as consumers are feeling the pinch

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

New figures reveal the cost of pancakes has surged in the space of five years

New figures reveal the cost of pancakes has surged in the space of five years

Ahead of Pancake Tuesday, the Central Statistics Office said its inflation figures show a sharp rise in the ingredients you need to make the popular pre-Lent delicacy

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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Food, pints and insurance costs surge as inflation hits Irish households

New CSO figures show food, drink and insurance costs rising far faster than headline inflation, deepening pressure on households

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

€1.5bn spent on groceries over Christmas as prices continue to rise

€1.5bn spent on groceries over Christmas as prices continue to rise

Annual grocery inflation hit 6.25% during the December period

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

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Inflation has hit Irish wallets — but wage rises help us stay ahead

The CSO's 'harmonised index of consumer prices' is a crucial measure of spending power

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline'

Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline'

This is despite food and drink exports hitting a record high in 2025 of €19bn

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

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Gambling spend spikes as cost-of-living crisis pushes some consumers to bet

Experts warn financial strain and relentless advertising are driving a surge in gambling, raising fresh concerns about addiction and regulation

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

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Butter price war spreads as Aldi announces cuts

It comes as the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the average price of a pound of butter increased by 55c in the last year, to €4.88

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Woman Scanning Groceries at Self Checkout in Supermarket

Grocery price inflation eases slightly in run-up to Christmas

Nearly 18% of Irish households bought their groceries online in the 12 weeks to November 30

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

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Parents urged to put safety at top of Santa's list this Christmas

Doctor offers advice about bikes, e-scooters, helmets, and phones for older children — and the risk of choking hazards in toys for toddlers

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

More than 40% of consumers feel financially worse off this Christmas

More than 40% of consumers feel financially worse off this Christmas

One in three survey respondents stated they will be opting for lower-cost alternatives across the board this year

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Crunching the household budget

Majority of households have less to spend during Christmas this year as financial worries mount

Irish consumers plan to cut back on entertainment and spending on presents, survey finds

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Cost-of-living crisis sees more middle-income families turning to charity

Cost-of-living crisis sees more middle-income families turning to charity

High food price inflation and increasing energy costs mean "it really could be anybody" seeking the support of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP).

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

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Consumers facing an expensive Christmas as food and energy prices soar

CSO figures show inflation last month was at its highest level since March 2024

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

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Wholesale food prices up by 4.5% in September

Prices for food, beverage, and tobacco products have increased by 3.5%, according to the CSO

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Woman Scanning Groceries at Self Checkout in Supermarket

Grocery price inflation hits highest level since December 2023

Inflation reached 6.5% in the 12 weeks to October 5, well ahead of the headline inflation rate of 2.7%

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury's for their weekly shopping when special prices are on offer, dealing with the cost of living

Caitríona Redmond: Families go backwards as Paschal Donohoe peels an orange in his pocket

Soaring energy prices and food shrinkflation are battering even the most frugal of families — and Budget 2026 has done nothing for them

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

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Grocery price inflation increases again, putting further pressure on households

Significant price rises in weeks leading up to September 7 came amid increased household spending as schools started after summer break, new data shows

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Budget 2026 spending package 'unnecessary' and 'too much', warns Central Bank

Budget 2026 spending package 'unnecessary' and 'too much', warns Central Bank

Consumer spending is expected to grow by 2% a year on average out to 2027

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

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Wealth tax would allow for a cost-of-living package in next month's budget

Irrespective of how it would be funded, a significant Budget 2026 cost-of-living package needs to happen to help hard-pressed consumers facing soaring prices

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Cost of electricity: halogen bulb and twenty Euro notes

A perfect storm: Rising energy, health insurance and food bills pile pressure on Irish families

Electricity bills will rise by €29 a year while health insurance premiums jump 3%, compounding grocery and inflation pressures

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

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Consumer sentiment improves marginally in August but cost-of-living concerns rise

Irish League of Credit Unions index shows consumer sentiment index reached 61.1 during August, up from the 59.1 figure reported for July

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Grocery price inflation inches upwards again

Grocery price inflation inches upwards again

Brands currently hold 47% value share of the total market with own label products at 47.1% value share

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Cork Crime: Soaring prices drive a surge in the theft of meat

Cork Crime: Soaring prices drive a surge in the theft of meat

Shoplifters are stealing expensive cuts of prime steaks and legs of lamb for sale on the black market

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

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Jim Power: Budget countdown begins with big promises

Delivery on time and on budget of the aspirations in the revised National Development Plan — energy, water, housing, transport infrastructure, and climate change — will be essential

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

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'Eat or heat': Irish families cut back on food and other essentials as prices surge 4.6%

Families are buying less, or poorer quality, food as CSO reports grocery price rises at double the general inflation rate

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Shopping basket staples rose in price by 4.6% in the past year

Shopping basket staples rose in price by 4.6% in the past year

But overall Consumer Price Index rises by 1.8% in year to June, says CSO

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

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Families across Ireland 'scrimping and saving' to afford basic food, Dáil told

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said shopping bills had risen €3,000 a year and called for supermarkets to be required to report their profits in Ireland

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Government is 'very committed' to reducing the cost of living, Taoiseach insists

Government is 'very committed' to reducing the cost of living, Taoiseach insists

Micheál Martin was responding to criticism from members of the opposition

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

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Monthly supermarket spending surges by more than €90m

Further evidence of the rapid rise in food prices

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Driver Delivering Online Grocery Order

Grocery prices now rising three times faster than other goods

A pound of butter is now €1.03 more expensive than a year ago, Irish cheddar is up 57c/kg, with two litres of full-fat milk up 27c

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Hands putting a pepper into a basket

How to save on food bills as prices continue to rise

There are a lot of ways to avoid an eye-watering bill when you get to the supermarket till, writes John Hearne

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Government has 'left households to feel the pain' of rising food prices, says Sinn Féin

Government has 'left households to feel the pain' of rising food prices, says Sinn Féin

Social Democrats' deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan called on the Government to require all supermarket chains and retailers to publish detailed and full accounts of their profits

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Groceries price rises

Revolut customers spending 6% more per transaction on groceries as food prices outpace general inflation

New findings come as CSO figures show food inflation is now running at twice the general rise in price levels

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Old broken shoes of a little boy as a symbol for child poverty

Rosita Sweetman: I was poor when the country was — being poor in a rich Ireland must be torture

Ireland is now, statistically, one of the richest countries in the world - but child poverty, or children in consistent poverty, has increased by an astonishing 78% in the past year, according to a new report

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

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Grocery prices jump 5% as inflation surges

Good weather in May results in a €50,000 jump in suncare sales

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Consumer watchdog 'should have more powers to probe supermarket pricing'

Consumer watchdog 'should have more powers to probe supermarket pricing'

Proposal to boost powers of Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Wed, 28 May, 2025