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Irish inflation hits 20-month high of 2.7% in September, flash estimate shows

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Posted on September 30, 2025

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DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish consumer prices rose 2.7% year-on-year in September from 1.9% a month earlier, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices showed on Tuesday. That is the

Irish inflation hits 20-month high of 2.7% in September, flash estimate shows

Overview of Irish Inflation Trends

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish consumer prices rose 2.7% year-on-year in September from 1.9% a month earlier, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices showed on Tuesday.

Year-on-Year Price Growth

That is the highest rate recorded by the index since January 2024, but the Central Statistics Office's Anthony Dawson noted in a statement that the growth was from a low base in September 2024.

Monthly Price Changes

Prices fell 0.2% between August and September 2025, the data showed.

(Writing by Conor Humphries; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • Irish inflation rose to 2.7% in September.
  • This is the highest rate since January 2024.
  • The increase is from a low base in September 2024.
  • Prices fell 0.2% between August and September 2025.
  • Data was provided by the Central Statistics Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is inflation?
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. It is typically measured annually.
What is GDP?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.
What is a flash estimate?
A flash estimate is a preliminary estimate of economic data, such as inflation or GDP, released before the final figures are available.

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