Price of home-heating oil at highest price since 1996 amid Middle East warDiesel was at its highest level since July 2022, while the price of petrol was at its highest level since August 2022.
Inflation jumps to 3.6% as energy prices surgeThe Central Statistics Office (CSO) say this is driven by the war in the Middle East.
Weapon and explosive crimes up 6% as most other offences fall, CSO figures showThe CSO data also shows that the number of female victims fell by 4 per cent, as compared with 1 per cent for male victims.