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Cost-of-living and fuel crisis

Cost-of-living and fuel crisis

RBA third rate hike to 4.35%, underlying inflation rising. Fuel excise ended Aug 2 pushing petrol past $2.30/L. Household spending falling, GDP slowing. Supermarkets freezing prices, but cost pressures persist. Property slump spreading as fuel spikes hit household budgets. One Nation surges in polls amid backlash.

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Updated Aug 4, 2026
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