Ireland Inflation Rate Holds At 3.6 Percent
Economic forecasts indicate that inflation in Ireland is expected to persist at double-digit levels through April. This sustained high inflation rate poses significant challenges for consumer purchasing power and monetary policy stability. The trend follows ongoing global economic pressures affecting the Eurozone. Ireland's annual inflation rate remained at 3.6 percent for the 12 months ending in April, according to a flash estimate from the Central Statistics Office. Energy prices rose by 15.5 percent during that period, while food prices increased by an estimated 2 percent. The inflation rate is unchanged from the previous 12 months ending in March. The report noted that the previous rise was driven significantly by the war in Iran.
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Mastodon
“Inflation expected to stay in double digits in April”
RTÉ Radio 1
“The rate of inflation is running at 3.6% in the year to April, according to a flash estimate from the CSO. It's unchanged from the 12 months to March.”
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