Food prices and energy costs continue to put pressure on household budgets, but inflation moderated slightly last month. This figure is for what is called the “flash estimate” of the EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Ireland. The indes for Ireland increased by 0.6pc since November 2025, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Energy prices in this country were up by 2.4pc in Ireland in the year to December, the CSO said. The EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices is lower as that index excludes mortgage interest repayments, motor tax, home insurance (building and contents), and property tax.

Source: Irish Independent January 06, 2026 13:32 UTC