Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation 2026
Ireland
Average food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation
1.6%
-2.4 lower than 2025
vs overall inflation: 3.4%
What's included in food and non-alcoholic beverages?
Food products and non-alcoholic beverages such as bread, meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruit, and soft drinks.
Monthly progress
Monthly food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation during 2026.
Month overview
| Month | Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
|---|---|
| January | 3.9% |
| February | 3.3% |
| March | 2.3% |
| April | 2.0% |
| May | 1.3% |
| June | 0.6% |
| July | 0.7% |
| August | 0.1% |
| September | 0.4% |
| Average | 1.6% |