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Irish inflation rose to 1.8% in August, flash estimate shows

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Posted on September 1, 2025

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Irish inflation rose to 1.8% in August, flash estimate shows
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DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish consumer prices rose 1.8% year-on-year in August from 1.6% a month earlier, the highest rate since April, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices showed on

Irish inflation rose to 1.8% in August, flash estimate shows

Overview of Irish Inflation Trends

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish consumer prices rose 1.8% year-on-year in August from 1.6% a month earlier, the highest rate since April, a flash estimate of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices showed on Monday.

Core HICP Analysis

Core Irish HICP, which excludes energy and unprocessed food, increased to 1.9%, from 1.7% in July.

Year-on-Year Comparison

(Writing by Conor Humphries, editing by Padraic Halpin)

Key Takeaways

  • Irish inflation increased to 1.8% in August.
  • Core HICP rose to 1.9%, excluding energy and food.
  • August inflation rate is the highest since April.
  • Year-on-year comparison shows a rise from 1.6% in July.
  • Flash estimate provided by Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices.

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.
What is the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP)?
The HICP is an index that measures the changes in prices of a basket of consumer goods and services across the Eurozone.

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