Ireland's consumer price inflation increased in August to the highest level in four months, data from the Central Statistics Office showed on Thursday.
The consumer price index climbed 2.0 percent year-over-year in August, faster than the 1.7 percent rise in July.
Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages grew 5.1 percent annually in August, and clothing and footwear prices were 3.4 percent higher. Meanwhile, transport charges were 2.3 percent less expensive.
For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com
Business News
June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.