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Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%

The rate of inflation in Ireland jumped this month to 3.6% due to the surge in energy prices amid...

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16.27 30 Mar 2026


Surge in energy prices due to Iran war pushes Irish inflation rate to 3.6%


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16.27 30 Mar 2026


The rate of inflation in Ireland jumped this month to 3.6% due to the surge in energy prices amid the conflict in the Middle East, according to the CSO.

For more on this, Shane is joined by Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, and Columnist at The Currency.


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