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Fighting inflation won't be the sole focus of the upcoming federal budget, the treasurer has declared, warning the slowing national economy can't be ignored.

Australians are still trying to enjoy the small luxuries in life, with 15 million Aussies forking out and digging deep into their pockets for small indulgences.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said a healthier budget would give the government more flexibility to respond to economic challenges in the future.

More government plans to support households and businesses through the period of sky-high inflation will be unveiled in the budget on Tuesday night.

Dinnerly says the decision is part of its mission to help Australian families better manage their weekly food costs, tackle cost-of-living pressures and reassure consumer confidence.

A Melbourne-based lawyer went viral on TikTok after posting a video expressing disbelief she paid $8.90 for a soy latte, amid warnings inflation will force more businesses to pass costs on to consumers.