2.6% annual inflation in May, with transport at 6.7% due to diesel and petrol price increases.
Annual inflation in the year to May remained steady at 2.6%, according to the Central Statistics Office. Transport saw the highest rate of inflation (6.7%), driven by diesel and petrol price increases. The restaurant and hotel sector had a 4.7% inflation rate. In contrast, clothing and footwear, and furnishings, household equipment & routine household maintenance sectors experienced price declines of 6.3% and 1.4% respectively.
June 13, 2024
6 Articles