Food prices increased by 4.7% in July when compared to the same month last year, new data from the Central Statistics Office shows.
The Consumer Price Index reveals that the average price of two litres of full fat milk jumped by 28 cents in the past year to €2.47, while a pound of butter increased by €1.08 to €4.87.
The price of a large white sliced pan jumped 5 cents, while a brown sliced pan increased by 3 cents.
In general across the wider economy, prices rose by an average of 1.7% in the year to July, down slightly from an annual increase of 1.8% in the 12 months to June.
Alongside food, the price alcoholic drinks and tobacco products recorded steep increases, up 3%.
The national average price of a pint of stout in licensed premises was €6.06, up 25 cents in the year, while a pint of lager was €6.50, up 27 cents compared with last July.
Meanwhile, restaurant and hotel prices jumped 2.7% when compared to last July.
The CSO said this was mainly due to higher prices for alcoholic drinks and food.
On a more positive note, prices across the transport sector dropped – mainly due to lower prices for airfares, petrol and diesel.
However, this reduction was partially offset by higher prices for the maintenance and repair of personal transport equipment.
The price of clothing and footwear also fell in July when compared to the previous year.
