Higher prices and the lack of one-off relief measures for Irish consumers in the recent budget are expected to put more pressure on families. Photograph: iStock

The cost of Christmas is likely to jump sharply this year, with the prices of some festive staples in Irish supermarkets set to be more than 20 per cent higher than they were in 2024, analysts have warned.

As the busiest time of the year for Irish retail approaches, grocery prices have started climbing at their fastest level

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