A local supermarket owner admits there appears to be no end in sight to rising costs.
Consumers across the region continue to see their grocery bills increase as the price of some products continues to spiral.
Staple items like milk and bread have all seen a hike in the past 12 months with the cost of eggs and cheese now six per cent higher.
Shane Fleming of Fleming's Supervalu in Roscommon town has noted the impacts of the cost of living on shoppers.
He's encouraging people to make wise decisions and look for the best value when shopping.
"There would be a sign across the board of the knock-on effect of energy usage, fuel, and everything you know is having a knock-on effect to the end product.
Things are automatically going up in price but there is a lot of to be said for I won't say shopping round but looking for the value."
