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Highest Rate Of Inflation Recored Since 2023, According To CSO

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Prices rose by 4.3 per cent in the year to October

There's been another increase in the cost of living.

Prices rose by 4.3 per cent in the year to October.

That's up from 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to September.

It's the highest rate of inflation recorded since December 2023.

CSO figures show the largest increases in prices in the year were in housing, electricity, gas and other fuels, which were up 11 per cent, while transport costs rose 9 per cent.

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