Cost of consumer goods continues to rise despite ECB efforts

In terms of the average prices of common household groceries, all the staples showed increases over the past year. Picture: Larry Cummins

The price of consumer goods rose a further 6.3% in the year to the end of August, latest figures show, with inflation showing no sign of abating.

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— Central Statistics Office Ireland (@CSOIreland) September 7, 2023