Inflation remains at 38 year high

Inflation remains at a 38 year high.

Latest figures from the CSO show prices rose by 9.1% in the year to July, for the second month in a row.

Housing and energy prices jumped by 21.6% in the past year, while transport costs increased by 19.4%.

Food and non-alcoholic drinks were up by an average of 7.7%.

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