Majority of Irish consumers putting off large purchases due to impact of war in Ukraine

40% of those surveyed said the war was "majorly" responsible for the increased cost of grocery shopping. File Picture

More than half of Irish consumers (52%) are delaying large purchases due to financial concerns, as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to negatively impact consumer sentiment.

According to new research, the number of Irish consumers who said they had recently put off a large purchase increased 5% in the last month.