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Cost Bite: What 4 years of inflation has done to prices

The ECB seems to think it's gotten inflation under control - but consumers are still counting the cost of it on a daily basis, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 13 Jul

There aren't many US-made products on the shelves of Irish supermarkets - but tariffs could still push up consumer prices in a number of ways

Tariffs at the tills: How a trade war could hit prices

It is unclear the extent to which consumers will be impacted by US-EU tariffs, but what is clear is that they will not escape unscathed, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 06 Apr

Central Bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf said the ECB would approach further rate cuts on a 'meeting by meeting' basis

Central Bank governor warns of risks to economic growth

The Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland has warned that the risks to economic growth among countries which use the euro are "firmly to the downside".

Business • 31 Jan

Grocery price inflation picks up again - Kantar

Grocery price inflation has picked up for the second month in a row, according to the latest figures from Kantar.

Business • 19 Aug 24

Consumers felt better about their finances - and the outlook for the year ahead - leading more of them to plan major purchases

Consumer sentiment hits 2 1/2 year high in July

The consumer mood has risen to its highest level in two and a half years, according to the latest Credit Union consumer sentiment index.

Business • 26 Jul 24

Governor Gabriel Makhlouf said tax cuts or spending increases could boost consumption - which had the potential to stoke inflation

Budget should not fuel inflation - Central Bank Governor

The Government should avoid fueling inflation with its Budget 2025 package, the Governor of the Central Bank has said.

Business • 07 Jun 24

Customers want discounts and competitive prices - but also say they are willing to pay more for quality goods

Customers cutting costs but still value quality - survey

A new survey from KPMG highlights the challenge retailers and brands face in balancing price competitiveness and quality.

Business • 04 Jun 24

Fuel prices eased last year - but have climbed in recent months

Pumped Up: Why fuel prices are rising, and may go higher

There are many factors behind the recent rise in fuel prices – but none of them show signs of easing in the months ahead, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 15 May 24

A full Irish is more expensive than it was last year - though the price of bread, butter and milk has fallen

Cost of a fry-up rose by 3.1% in the past year - CSO

The cost of a fry-up has risen by 3.1% in the past year, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 15 Mar 24

Clothing and footwear prices fell by 3.6% in the year to February, according to the CSO

Inflation continued to ease in February - CSO

The rate of inflation continued to ease last month, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 14 Mar 24

This is Yuno's second rate cut since it launched in August - though it will continue to offer its variable rate to customers who do not want to switch

Yuno cuts electricity rate for customers who fix price

Energy supplier Yuno has announced a new, lower electricity price for customers who lock into the agreed rate for 12 months.

Business • 27 Nov 23

Ireland is a big producer - and trader - of seafood, but high prices have put some consumers off (pic RollingNews.ie)

Sunk Cost: Seafood sales sink on higher prices

Irish people's love of seafood is being tested by a dramatic rise in the cost of fish, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 21 Sep 23

The cost of producing dairy - from energy to feed to fertiliser - has risen dramatically in the past two years

Sunk Cost: Fallout of Ukraine war is seen in dairy

Dairy and eggs are everyday items for most households; they're also grocery items that have seen some of the most significant increases in the past two years. Much of the reason for that can be traced back to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Business • 17 Sep 23

Sugar prices have jumped dramatically in the past two years - which has a knock-on effect on a range of other consumer goods

Sunk Cost: High sugar prices leave a bitter taste

Pantry basics like sugar and flour have seen dramatic price rises in the past two years, with climate change a major factor in the shift, writes Adam Maguire

Business • 06 Sep 23

Every euro in your pocket is now worth considerably less at the till than it was just two years ago

Sunk cost: Consumers suffering two years of inflation

Consumer prices are continuing to rise, but the headline figure no longer tells us the full story of how much more we're paying for our goods, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 01 Sep 23

Electricity prices are poised to fall - but consumers are still going to be paying way over the odds compared to 2020

High charge: Energy prices set to fall, but not by much

There's growing optimism that energy prices will start to fall soon – but consumers shouldn't get their hopes up for a dramatic decline in their bills this winter, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 27 Aug 23

Australia's consumer price index rose 5.6% in the year to May, marking the smallest increase since April last year

Australia's inflation hits 13-month low in May

Australia's consumer inflation slowed to a 13-month low in May, driven by a sharp pullback in fuel, while a measure of core inflation also cooled in a sign interest rates might not have to rise again in July.

Business • 28 Jun 23

Toiletries and cosmetics have seen above-average price increases in the past year - and in some cases that's on top of an already inflated cost

Pretty Price: The rising cost of toiletries & cosmetics

They may not get as much attention as food, drink and energy, but the cost of toiletries, hygiene products and cosmetics have also seen significant increases in the past year, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 28 May 23

Minister Paschal Donohoe said higher levels of profitability will be monitored closely

Govt wants to see savings passed to consumers - Donohoe

Businesses have been warned by the Minister for Public Expenditure that the Government wants to see any fall in production costs passed on to consumers quickly.

Business • 02 May 23

While inflation is beginning to ease, grocery prices are continuing to rise

Unshoppable: Why grocery prices keep going up

Energy prices are starting to fall while the rate of inflation is easing, and yet food prices are continuing to climb. Adam Maguire looks at the reasons for that trend.

Business • 19 Apr 23

The price of the basics is much the same, but branded goods and alcohol appears to be much cheaper in Northern Ireland

Cheap trips: Can cross-border shopping save you money?

Rising consumer prices may lead some shoppers north in search of bargains, but it's not the guaranteed money-saver it may have been in the past, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 18 Sep 22

Higher hotel and car hire costs, as well as capacity issues, has caused issues for some visitors

Price rises could hurt Ireland's image - tourism report

Tourism Ireland was warned price increases of up to 30% for accommodation had the potential to damage "the island of Ireland's image".

Business • 31 Aug 22

Grocery prices up 7.7% in the past year - Kantar

Grocery prices are 7.7% higher than they were a year ago, according to new research from Kantar.

Business • 28 Jul 22

Bord Gáis said the return to service of the Whitegate power station was a major contributor to its improved performance

Bord Gáis Energy reports 74% rise in operating profits

Bord Gáis Energy saw its adjusted operating profits rise by 74% in the first half of the year, as its parent company Centrica also reported a massive jump in earnings.