Shopping basket staples rose in price by 4.6% in the past year
Food and non-alcoholic drink prices rose 4.6% in the past year, with higher prices for staples like milk, meat, cheese, and eggs, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows. Picture: PA Photo
Food and non-alcoholic drink prices rose 4.6% in the past year, with higher prices for staples like milk, meat, cheese, and eggs, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows.
Data released by the Central Statistics Office on Thursday shows the overall CPI rose by 1.8% between June 2024 and June 2025, up from an annual increase of 1.7% in the 12 months to May 2025.
