Ireland's highest inflation in 12 years

Prices have increased by 9.2% compared to last year 2021.

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Compared to 1984, inflation shows the highest level in the last 40 years.

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Gas prices have increased by 93%. There was an increase of 71% in electricity and 65% in household oil.

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Not only gas electricity prices but also fuel prices, milk prices and egg prices have all gone up.

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Finally, along with bread, the prices of eggs and butter also increased by almost 20%.

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Inflation was 1.6% compared to last month.

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These increased prices are the highest rate recorded in four decades.

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