Inflation jumps to 3.4%: CSO flash estimate shows annual inflation rose from 3.1% to 3.4% in August, driven by a 4.3% monthly surge in energy prices — the fastest monthly jump since March.
Energy costs up 11.8% annually: The price of energy has climbed sharply year-on-year, while food prices actually dipped 0.2% in the month but are up a mere 0.1% over twelve months.
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