Higher energy prices push inflation to 4.3% in October

Inflation has hit a three-year high at 4.3% due to high energy prices

Consumer prices rose by an average of 4.3% between October 2025 and 2026.

Irish Inflation Climbs To 4.3%, Highest Since December 2023

Ireland's consumer price inflation accelerated further in October to the highest level in nearly three years. The consumer price index climbed 4.3 percent year-over-year in October, faster than the 4.3 percent increase in September. Inflation based on housing and utilities quickened to 10.7 percent from 9.5 percent in September.

Higher energy prices push inflation to 4.3% in October

Higher energy prices have pushed the rate of inflation to 4.3% for the 12 months to October, new CSO figures show.

Inflation hits highest level since 2023 in October

Inflation rose to its highest rate in nearly three years in October, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The annual rate of inflation rose from 4.1% in September to 4.3% last month, the highest level since December 2023 (4.6%). Excluding energy and unprocessed food, the CSO's Consumer Price Index grew by 3.1% in the […]