Cork shoppers admit to 'feeling the pinch' over soaring prices

'You can go through the alphabet from A to Z for prices, and there's nothing the same as what it was even a week ago'

Sean Healy (83) said he’s struggling to cover gas, electricity, petrol, and food with his pension. Picture: Larry Cummins

As the CSO reported on Thursday that Irish consumers are currently seeing the fastest rising prices in over 20 years, shoppers in Cork agreed that they were feeling the pinch across the board, from supermarket staples, to scary utility bills.

Sean Healy (83) said he’s struggling to cover gas, electricity, petrol, and food with his pension.