Inflation: Big Jump in the Irish Index in September

2025-11-19T07:57:09+00:00

Year to year inflation in Ireland, as measured by Eurostat's Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices rose from 2.7% in September to 2,.8% in October, the fastest increase since January 2024. The Consumer Price Index likewise recorded a year to year increase of 2.9% up from 2.7% in September. In the EU, the rate decreased slightly but from 2.2% to 2.1%. Food was the main culprit in Ireland.