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
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 … Business • 17 Sep
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, … Business • 06 Sep
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 … Business • 01 Sep
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 … Business • 27 Aug
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 … Business • 28 Jun
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 … Business • 28 May
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 … Business • 02 May
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 … Business • 19 Apr
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, … Business • 18 Sep 22
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 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 … Business • 28 Jul 22
Price shock: Why car prices are being driven higher Cars are getting more expensive - largely because the parts required to make them are in short supply, which is slowing down the delivery of … Business • 09 Jun 22
Price shock: Why clothing is costing more The cost of clothing is ticking up - and retailers have signaled that more price rises are on the way - as they grapple with … Business • 08 Jun 22
Price shock: Why toilet paper prices are on the rise Toilet paper is a modern essential - but it relies on a raw material that is very much in-demand at the moment. That means we're … Business • 07 Jun 22
Price shock: why the cost of coffee is boiling over A cup of coffee - or tea - is one of life's simple pleasures, but pandemic-induced disruption to the global supply chain is one of … Business • 06 Jun 22
Price shock: Why biscuits are costing more A biscuit might be a bit of a luxury item, but they're a fairly common one in your average grocery shop. Brexit means the cost … Business • 05 Jun 22
Price shock: Why the cost of cooking oil is rising Cooking oil is about as basic an ingredient as it gets - but the cost is rising rapidly for households. Business • 04 Jun 22
Price shock: why the price of pasta is going up Pasta has become a staple item in the average Irish grocery shop - with its popularity jumping even higher during the pandemic. But now prices … Business • 03 Jun 22
Price Shock: Why the cost of tomatoes is increasing Tomato prices jumped earlier this year while availability plummeted - so what were the factors behind this everyday item suddenly becoming a bit of a … Business • 03 Jun 22
How businesses can take the edge off their energy bills Slashing energy costs doesn't always involve a large investment with a slow return; there are ways for businesses to make significant - and immediate - … Business • 24 Apr 22
Rising cost of living impacting would-be home-buyers More than half of would-be home-buyers say that the rising cost of living is having a negative impact on their plans to purchase a property. Business • 11 Apr 22
Consumer sentiment dips on inflation, conflict concerns Consumer sentiment dipped in February, according to the latest survey from KBC Bank Ireland. Business • 24 Feb 22
Inflation down to 5%, first monthly drop since 2020 Annual inflation eased to 5% in January from a 20-year high of 5.5% in December after a 0.4% month on month fall marked the first … Business • 17 Feb 22
