Irish inflation picks up again in September

Rising energy and food prices drive headline price growth

Headline inflation in the Republic increased unexpectedly in September as energy and food prices rose. Photograph: Bryan O Brien / The Irish TimesHeadline inflation in the Republic increased unexpectedly in September as energy and food prices rose.

Prices in the economy, as measured by the harmonised index of consumer prices , grew by an estimated 5 per cent in the 12 months to September, up from 4.9 per cent in August. Prices grew 0.1 per cent in the month alone. Energy prices made the biggest contribution to the headline figure, the Central Statistics Office said, rising 3.7 per cent in September and 9 per cent over 12 months.

Food price growth also picked up in the month, up 0.4 per cent in September and 7.5 per cent since last year.

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