The cost of cabbage and oranges declined by 3.3 per cent and 1.9 per cent, respectively. In contrast, prices for Irish potatoes and salad cooking oil increased by 2.8 per cent and 2.7 per cent, respectively.
MoreThe general price level was 4.5 per cent higher in December 2025 than it was in December 2024.
MoreThe overall index increased from 146.84 in October 2025 to 147.08 in November 2025, resulting in a monthly inflation rate of 0.2 per cent.
MoreBetween September and October 2025, prices of several food items recorded mixed movements.
MoreNotable increases were recorded for vegetables, with cabbage prices registering the highest rise at 6.3%, followed by carrots (2.4%), sukuma wiki (1.9%), and tomatoes (1.2%).
MoreThe overall index increased from 144.09 in April 2025 to 144.88 in May 2025, resulting in a monthly inflation of 0.5 per cent.
MorePrices of diesel and petrol, however, declined by 1.8 per cent and 2.4 per cent, respectively, between November 2024 and December 2024.
MoreAccording to the Consumer Price Indices and Inflation Rate for October 2024, Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages sector saw a 4.3% annual increase,
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