Consumers to be battered with higher cost of Shrove Tuesday pancakes

The Central Statistics Office’s breakdown of pancake inflation highlights the increase in costs of ingredients for a basic pancake mix using eggs, milk, and flour, comparing product prices from December 2023 and December 2022.

Don't flip out but you will feel an extra financial pinch this year when shopping for ingredients for pancakes ahead of Shrove Tuesday.

New figures show the cost of making the beloved family favourite pancake has risen by 3% in the past year.