The EU-standard Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) in Ireland rose 1.6% year-on-year in July 2025, matching the increase in the previous month, according to preliminary estimates. Food prices rose 4.6% year-on-year, while energy costs declined by 0.3%. Meanwhile, core HICP - which excludes volatile components such as energy and unprocessed food - eased to 1.7% from 1.9% in June. On a monthly basis, harmonized consumer prices increased 0.2% in July, easing from 0.5% in June.