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Irish consumers are now paying 2.2% more for products and services compared to prices last year.
The price of everyday products such as butter, milk, cheese and bread has increased in price significantly, according to a new report by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).
The national average price of full fat milk per 2 litres was up 27 cents in last the year, according to new data, while butter per pound rose by 97 cents and the average price of Irish cheddar per kg increased by 79 cents.
The national average price of a pint of stout in licensed premises is now €6.06, up 42 cents in the last year, while a pint of lager is now €6.48, up 41 cents compared with April 2024, according to the new report.
In the last month alone, consumer prices rose by 0.4%.
Restaurant and hotel prices rose by (+0.66 pp), Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels rose by (0.36 pp), Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (+0.34 pp) and Recreation & Culture (+0.29 pp).
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The only divisions to record a decline were Clothing & Footwear (-2.6%) and Furnishings, Household Equipment & Routine Household Maintenance (-0.9%), according to CSO.
Restaurants & Hotels rose mainly due to higher prices for alcoholic drinks and food consumed in licensed premises, restaurants, cafes, the new report has shown.
Consumer prices rose by 2.2% over the 12 months to April 2025https://t.co/Hgz64DqCfv#CSOIreland #Ireland #CPI #ConsumerPrices #Inflation #Deflation #Prices #BusinessStatistics #Business #BusinessNews #IrishBusiness@cooper_m @conor_pope @RobertShortt @sineadspain pic.twitter.com/1Fo134Oab0
— Central Statistics Office Ireland (@CSOIreland) May 8, 2025
Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels increased primarily due to higher rents, and an increase in the cost of electricity and services for the maintenance & repair of the dwelling.
Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages rose due to higher prices across a range of products such as meat, milk, cheese & eggs, chocolate & confectionery, and mineral waters, soft drinks, fruit & vegetable juices.
Recreation & Culture increased primarily due to higher prices for participation in recreational & sporting services, package holidays, cultural services and recording media.
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